Eladio “Lalo” Hernandez Valenzuela, 77, was called home to heaven on May 10, 2022. A veteran of the Vietnam War (69-70), he served his fellow soldier as a combat medic, and after his discharge, he worked as a registered nurse for more than 40 years. Helping others was at the core of his soul. His 30 nieces and nephews were all like sons and daughters to him. Lalo and his devoted wife Linda met when he was stationed in Germany, and were married for almost 54 years. He will be dearly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife Linda, his son Eladio III and daughter-in-law Claudia, brothers Jesus Valenzuela, Gerardo Valenzuela, and Antonio Valenzuela (Sylvia), sisters Martha Lechuga (Arturo) and Josefina Alfsen (Stuart). He is preceded in death by his parents Eladio and Josefina, his brothers Guillermo, Rogelio, Juan, and his sisters Martha and Patricia, and nephew Carlos Silva.
Visitation will take place on Monday May 16 from 5-9pm with rosary at 7pm, Del Angel Restlawn Funeral Home 8817 Dyer. Funeral Mass on Tuesday May 17 at 12:30pm at Blessed Sacrament Church 9025 Diana, laid to rest at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 1:30pm.
