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Albert Valasquez Obituary

Albert Valasquez "AJ" In Loving Memory of our son and brother. Albert "AJ" Valasquez was born January 28, 1988 in Bellflower, CA and passed on April 3, 2007 in Whittier, CA. A.J. was 19 years old when our Lord called him to his heavenly rest. He was full of life and energy and enjoyed hanging out with his friends, camping with the family, going to the beach and playing sports. A.J. enjoyed football in high school and competing in track. He attended Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School in Paramount, St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California High School in Whittier, an d Fullerton City College. A.J. is preceded in death by his grandfather, Albert Valasquez and survived by his parents, Edmund and DeeDee Valasquez; brother, Edmund Valasquez Jr.; grandparents, Joe and Lupe Espitia; grandmother, Vera Valasquez; and multiple loving uncles, aunts and cousins. Services were held at St. Brunos Catholic Church in Whittier. Rosary and funeral held at St. Brunos, Whittier, CA. Laid to rest at Rose Hills Cemetery April 10th. A.J. will be missed deeply and we will always remember the good times. "Forever Young"

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Published by Press-Telegram on Apr. 10, 2007.

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Teresa Yoakum

April 7, 2025

We will NEVER forget Albert. His baby face will imprinted in our minds always. Hugs for the family and Kiss to heavens in tis one more anniversary!.The Yoakum family.

Yoakum Family

April 8, 2024

In this one more anniversary of AJ passing we send love and hugs. May the Lord always provide you with good memories of your beloved son. With sincere respect
The Yoakum family

Teresa Yoakum

April 4, 2019

AJ and Josh will be forever in our hearts! Hugs and kisses from the Yoakum family!

Teresa Yoakum

March 23, 2008

It is now almost a year of the children's passing. Before this book is taken down, I want to tell you how much I think of all of you, but specially of A.J., since he was the ne closest to me, and I had to look at his sweet face for a long time. I prayed and prayed that day, for him and your family. How I wish I could have told you he was gone to the Lord before he had chance to even realize what had happened. I know how hard this Easter celebration must be for you, as it was probably the last family reunion you all had with him before the accident. And then there is all the emotions arising from the trial. I love you all so much...God has a mysterious way of entagling people's lives.
May your sweet boy rest in peace today and forever!

Alex Phillip Cruz( Mijers)

April 11, 2007

Deedee and Edmund,
I would like to give my condolences
to you for the loss of your son and my cousin. He will truly be missed. I will be here if you should ever need my support. My prayers are with you.

Lisa Tapia

April 10, 2007

To the Velasquez Family,
I don't know you, but I think of you all so much. I pray for you all that God will bring you comfort and peace. I want you to be surrounded with love during this difficult time. During this past week I have woken up in the middle of the night thinking of you all. I pray for you everyday. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kathy Kolbeck

April 10, 2007

I was also at the accident to offer my help. I pray daily for those who lost their lives and those who are recovering. I pray the families will someday feel peace again.

Rita Aguilar

April 10, 2007

My family & I send our deepest sympathy to you & your family at this time. My son David went to school with AJ at Bosco. David was also killed in a car accident this past Nov., I truly understand your heartache. Keep your faith close to you & you will move thru this terrible time with God.

Annette Regalado

April 10, 2007

My heart aches for you, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know the pain...I lost my niece in a car accident 3 years ago she was only 14yrs. young. Find confort in your family and friends. God bless you and your family.

Linda Duenez

April 10, 2007

So very sorry my prayers are with all your family.

Catherine McCormick

April 10, 2007

Dee Dee and Edmund,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength to heal and move forward. Take care

The Gardia Family

April 10, 2007

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved AJ. We understand the pain you are going through all so well. We lost our beloved 18 year old daughter,Kathryn, in February and we still ache for her every day. God's blessings be with you at this most difficult time.

Allen & Teresa Yoakum

April 9, 2007

To the Valasquez family:
We have never met you; however we were the first people at the scene of the crash. We want you to know that we pray for A.J. right then and there,before he was taken away. He truly looked peaceful, just like a sweet boy sleeping...! May God bring you peace in this very difficult times...!
With sincere condolences,
Allen & Teresa Yoakum

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