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James Donald Valenta
1963 - 2011
James Donald Valenta
1963 - 2011
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BORN
1963
DIED
2011
James Valenta Obituary
Born November 20, 1963 - Died July 27, 2011
Survived by:
Parents - Donald & Carol Valenta
Sisters - Lori Rouse & Candace Leard
Brothers - David & Steven Valenta
Son - Travis Valenta
Nephews - Ian & Brendan Rouse
Kenneth Leard & Bradley Valenta
Nieces - Jacquelyn Leard & Madeline Valenta
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Alyssa and Don Upton
August 16, 2011
What a wonderful photo tribute to James showing the love that all of you shared, clearly he will be missed. Our hearts go out to all of you in this sad time and our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Marlene Buie
August 15, 2011
You will always be a part of our family. We all love you very much. You will be forever missed
Kate Stewart
August 13, 2011
There are no words to explain the sadness in my heart. A loving father. A best friend. You have been and always be close to my heart. I lost you too soon. My love and prayers to all the family.
Titan, Sara, Chicyia & Jr Leard
August 8, 2011
Carol, Don and Valenta Family,
Our love and prayers go out to the Family dealing with such a tragic loss.
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Valenta Family
August 8, 2011
James, We miss you so much. I know that you are in gods hands and at peace. We love you.
Jasmin, Steve and Bradley
Tina Choquette
August 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David,Jennifer,Andrew,Ashley Wagner
August 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Corrrine Goldberg
August 6, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bill Wilkins
August 6, 2011
May God watch over your entire family in your time of need and peace settle in your hearts. God Bless
Kristie Wilkins
August 6, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tricia, Betsy and Sierra
August 5, 2011
Carol, Don and Valenta Family,
This is such a beautiful tribute to James. Our love and prayers to all of you.
Tricia, Betsy and Sierra
cynthia Larson
August 5, 2011
Don, Carol & Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. James your great smile will be missed by all. Cynthia, Peter and Brianna Larson.
Anjanette
August 4, 2011
James- We miss you more than you know!
Chuck Schuler
August 4, 2011
Carol,Don and Family: My heart goes out to all of you.
Fairwell James. Rest In Peace.
Barbara and Terry Kyte
August 3, 2011
Dear Don and Carol -
We are very saddened by your loss. You and all your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
Love from Barbara and Terry Kyte
Stacy Dunning
August 3, 2011
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers,
Stacy and Rich Dunning
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