Lidia H. Valencia

1936 - 2024

On Saturday, August 10, 2024, Lidia H. Valencia passed away in Sacramento, CA at the age of 88. She was born in Malaga, NM. She then moved to California at a very early age with her family. She eventually met and married Manuel Y. Valencia and started a family of her own. They moved around a lot in the early years to Indio, Visalia and parts of Los Angeles County. She was very proud of having worked at the LA County General Hospital in the ER as a nurse assistant and interpreter for several years. They subsequently moved to northern California, settling in West Sacramento.
Lidia had 7 children Gloria V. Valenzuela (deceased) and survived by her remaining children Rachel Hernandez (Rick), Manual Valencia Jr., Rick Valencia, Danny Valencia (Diana), Frank Valencia and Rudy Valencia (Tammy, deceased).
Lidia is also survived by her last sibling, Cecelia Gonzales and her husband David of Visalia and her in-laws, Virginia Acuna of Coachella, Fidel Gonzales and Louisa Hernandez, both of Visalia.
She was additionally blessed to have enjoyed the presence and love of 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and life-long friends. Besides the unyielding faith that she shared with her family, she would say that her greatest achievement and inspiration was the love and support they share with each other.
Her favorite place to be was at home, especially in her kitchen preparing and sharing a meal with family and friends. She was a member of Holy Cross Alter Society and Guadalupanas and was a active participant of the parish festival making the menudo for over 10 years. She enjoyed singing, especially her church choir.
There will be a viewing and Rosary at Holy Cross Church on Tuesday, August 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rosary at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, August 28, mass will be held at Holy Cross Church in West Sacramento at 10 a.m. followed by a graveside service at noon at St. Mary's Cemetery in Sacramento.
A joyful celebration of her life will be held at VFW Hall, 905 Drever Street, West Sacramento, 95691 following the graveside service.
Flowers and condolences may be sent to River City Funeral Chapel, 910 Soule St., West Sacramento 95691.