Catalina Valadez

Catalina "Tita" Valadez

1996 - 2025

With Heavy Hearts we share the passing of our Beautiful Catalina "Tita " Valadez, who left this World far too soon at 28 years old. On September 22, 2025. Though her time with us was brief, her presence was Eternal. Tita was born on November 30th, 1996 in Santa Maria, CA. From an early age she carried within her an extraordinary gift of creativity. Whether through painting, writing, music, or the small everyday ways she brightened the World, she lived as though Life was her canvas. Her art was not only in what she created, but in how she lived fully, freely, and without hesitation. To those who knew her, Catalina was a beautifully odd Soul. She taught us that beauty can be found even in the weirdness amongst the World, and that self-expression is one of the purest forms of freedom. Her laughter was quirky, Passionate, and her compassion an anchor for those fortunate enough to be close to her. She is survived by her loving Mother & Father, Catalina and Arnulfo Valadez. Her Brothers, Sisters, Nieces, and her daughters Willow "Pillows " (2) & Aspyn "Littles " (5), who will carry her Memory in every laughter, every look, every melody. Though words cannot soften the ache of her absence, we find comfort in knowing her artful soul will continue to live on in the countless lives she touched. Her story may have ended too soon, but her legacy will remain vivid and enduring. A celebration of Catalina 's life will be held on Friday, October 3rd at 12:30 PM at Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary in Santa Maria, CA. In her Honor, the family invites those who loved her to share stories, Memories, and the art that she so Passionately cherished.

"Forever free in the skies of eternity."

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