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Selena Valencia Obituary

SELENA MARIE VALENCIA Selena Marie Valencia, passed away June 22, 2017. Born on July 27, 1995 in Santa Fe, NM. She is survived by her parents Ramos Valencia and Josie Noriega, her sister Franchesca, grandparents Robert and Barbara Valencia and Tillie Noriega, uncles and aunts; Melissa (Maxine) Garcia, Roberta (Miguel) Valencia, Elmer (Carol) Noriega, Larry (Pam) Noriega, Robert Noriega, Marie Noriega, Lori Noriega, and Julie (Dino) Apodaca, numerous cousins and friends. She is proceded in death by her grandfather Frank Noriega, godparent Frank Jr. Noriega, uncle Jerome Valencia, and cousins Amy and Mark Noriega. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 7:00pm at St. Anne's Parish with a Mass to follow the next day at 10:00am at St. Anne's Parish on Friday, June 30, 2017. A reception to follow at St. Anne's Hall. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Jun. 26 to Jun. 28, 2017.

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Andrea Sweet

June 23, 2018

A life taken to soon. My thoughts and prayers go to you Ramos, Josie and Amor. You're strength is beyond no other. God bless you all to continue in Selena's legacy .
Love you always.

June 22, 2018

Much love today and always Selena <3

September 28, 2017

I love and miss you hita.

July 17, 2017

So sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. God bless you in this tragic time.

Andrea Sweet

July 1, 2017

Beautiful young lady inside and out. Your amazing outgoing personality and your intoxicating smile will forever be with me.Rest in peace in heaven and be easy on them up there. ;)

Leticia Montoya

June 30, 2017

It's so heartbreaking for such a loving family to have to endure such tragedy. Selen was always so happy & full of personality. She was always such a joy to run into & She was so loved here on earth. No doubt she's up there with her uncle J among the angels. She'll be looking down on all of her loved ones sending her love from up above. My heart goes out to her family. God bless & rest in peace Selena.

June 30, 2017

We are so sorry for your devastating loss. May God be with you and help you through your grief.
Gabe Barela
Liz Lucero Padilla

Eddie &Melette Archuleta

June 30, 2017

Our hearts are with you Selena and with your family. May you watch over them forever. We know that you are dancing with the angels but are saddened that your life was taken too soon. Forever in our hearts #Selena

Jj

June 30, 2017

I Hope Too see U Sooon Again, Watch Over Us I Miss U Sooo Much Lifes A Trip Feels Like Just Yesterday We Was Chilling Together Mobbing Santa ill Forever Miss U My Friend

Janet Cohen

June 30, 2017

My heart goes out to dear Josie, most loving mom, and her family for the loss of beloved Selena. May you all feel Selena's and God's love.

DeAnn lovato

June 30, 2017

Rip you are missed from Manuel and DeAnn Lovato

Avery McAllister

June 29, 2017

We will miss you Selena !

David Ortiz

June 29, 2017

Prayers for the mom farther, and families. My prayers are with you all.

Monique Roybal

June 29, 2017

We want to send our condolences to the family god bless u guys i love u guys she be flying with the angels now watching over us

residents of NM

June 29, 2017

Prayer for peace in your hearts. Our hearts are saddened by this loss of such a young lady. May she rest in peace!

Ramona Valdez-Lopez

June 29, 2017

My deepest Condolences to the Noriega and Valencia family, may your beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend R.I.P and may our Dear Lord be with all of you at this time sorrow.

Scotty Gonzales

June 28, 2017

Josie, Ramos and Chesca, my heart and prayers are with you through this hard time. I will be there tomorrow and on Friday. My deepest condolences to you all. Rest In Peace forever Selena ❤

Germaine & Daniel Carrillo

June 28, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Ramos and Josie, please know that we are praying for you.

Nicole Lucero & family

June 28, 2017

So sorry for your loss. She's flying with the angels now. God bless her and family.

Vadra Baca

June 28, 2017

Selena was a beautiful young lady who was so full of life. We will miss her. Our prayers are with the entire family.

Liz Tapia and Family

June 28, 2017

Josie, Ramos, Cheska and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Selena was just beautiful inside and out. From personal experience I know there are no words to help ease your pain. Selena has Jesus's loving arms around her and will always be your special angel. Please know our prayers are with you.

Erin Gonzales

June 28, 2017

I had the pleasure of coaching Selena at SFHS. She was kind, always had a smile on her face, passionate about basketball, and a wonderful friend. She will be deeply missed. Sending Selena and her family peace, love, and light.

Nicole Lewis

June 28, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Selena was really a wonderful person. She was a truly caring person.

bernadette [email protected]

June 28, 2017

My condolences to the family our love and prayers are with you guys, our hearts break for you guys you will be in our prayers love the Hernandez family, Selena rest in peace mia, love you.

Anna Perez

June 28, 2017

My condolences to all the family. Selena you are now with our Lord, who will keep you under his ever beloved wings. You are now home. God bless and peace to you, you will be forever missed but never forgotten you will in everyone's heart. Rest In Peace beautiful angel.

Angel Montano

June 28, 2017

Selena was a beautiful, talented girl! We will keep her in our hearts and continue to pray for her and all of her family. We love you Selena! Rest In Peace beautiful!

Ariana Maestas

June 28, 2017

My deepest sympathy for the entire family. I went to high school with Selena and although I didn't know her too well I did have many classes with her and considered her a good friend. She was incredibly smart, opinionated, beautiful, passionate, and funny. I'm so sad to see her gone so soon. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family and friends who are experiencing this terrible pain. I hope you gain some comfort in laying her to rest and knowing that she is somewhere at peace. Hugs and love to all of you.

Yvonne Romero

June 28, 2017

Our prayers go out to the entire family. What a sad loss of such a beautiful and sweet person.We love you all.

Jessica Chacon

June 28, 2017

No words can be said.

Enrique Zambrano

June 28, 2017

My classmate and friend at Gonzales, Alameda and SFHS. Rest easy Selena.

Luisa Bates

June 28, 2017

We got to know Selena and her family through basketball. Our daughter Shannon played with Selena and we want you to know that Selena will never be forgotten and we will Always remember her big personality and how she was always eager to help her team mates with her knowledge on the court.
Our deepest condolences to Selena's family.
RIP sweet girl, you will be missed.

Joe & Bernadette Cortez

June 28, 2017

Ramos, Josie, Chesca, and to all the family of Selena our prayers are going your way. We love You guys and we are here if you need anything.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted Matthew 5:4

Lisa Holden

June 28, 2017

I am so truly sorry for your lost keeping you all in my prayers

Vanessa Sena

June 28, 2017

My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God Bless you always. RIP Selena.

June 28, 2017

I am very, very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences for you and your family.

Madrid Family

June 28, 2017

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Valencia and Noriega families. We are so sorry for your loss. May this beautiful angel Selena Valencia Rest In Peace.

Joyce Gurule

June 28, 2017

Ramos, Josie, and Amor, my heart breaks for you. This should not happen to anyone, i cant imagine your pain, but if mine is any indication yours must be unbearable. I'm here for you all no matter what. Your kids are like my own to me. If you need anything please reach out. ❤

Maria Gonzales

June 28, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Familia, I am so sorry for your loss. May the fond memories of your beautiful baby console you through the difficult times.

Cindy Segura

June 28, 2017

My you rest in peace sweet girl, You will always be in our thoughts. Valencia and Noriega families I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do in your time of need just let us know. The Segura Family

Nanse Chavez

June 28, 2017

My heartfelt sympathy to all the families, may she rest in peace. God be with you all at this time.

Melanie Chavez Kummer

June 27, 2017

Ramos and Josie and family I am so sorry for your loss. Selena was such a beautiful girl and gone way too soon. No one should have to go through the loss of a child. I am so sad to think about this happening to you guys. You are in my prayers and in my thoughts. Love cousin Mello and family.

Y,[email protected] Salt Lake City,

June 27, 2017

Dear Cousins; What a beautiful girl: So sorry for all the pain and sadness you are feeling today, I feel for you as I know what it is to loose a child, as a matter of fact I have lost three of my kids and that is the worse pain a parent can endure; Our love and prayers are with you and all your family; May God bless you all. Primos from Salt Lake City, Utah; Yvonne Cruz Marquez and family, Sophie Cruz Romero, Diane Cruz Gonzales, and David Cruz and family;

Elisa Herrera

June 27, 2017

So sorry for your loss Ramos, Josie,Franchesca, and entire Family are prayers are with you. Selena is in the Greatest hands now and will never have to worry again we will all miss her so much Love and God Bless from the The Herrera Family (Elisa's Family).

Angela, Brittney (Maxie) & Ashley Martinez

June 27, 2017

Josie, Ramos and Francesca, Noriega and Valencia families, We are with heavy hearts for the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter. I wish there were enough words to express how deeply saddened we are for you and your family. Selena was an example of inner and outer beauty and great compassion for others. She gifted many qualities and was extremely talented. May God touch your aching hearts and bless you during this devastating loss. Selena gained wings in heaven as she did here on earth. We send our most sincere condolences and sympathies to you along with prayers and heartfelt hugs.
Fly with the Angels sweet Selena!
You will be deeply missed but never forgotten. RIP

Corriz Family

June 27, 2017

Valencia and Noriega Family we are so sorry for your loss of a beautiful, young daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece and friend. Our prayers are with you during this time of your loss. May God Bless you and your family Always.
"Our Father who art in Heaven" AMEN

Lisa Patterson

June 26, 2017

Ramos, Josie, Franchesca, the Valencia and Noriega family I am so sorry for the loss of a beautiful young lady. I will always remember Selena for her smile and big heart. May God bless you now in your time of need. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted " in Jesus name Amen

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