Francis Valencia, age 74; beloved husband of the late Donna (nee Sobiski); loving father of Frank (Maureen) Valencia and Marie (Jeff) Connelly; cherished grandfather of Ava Valencia, Taylor and Avery Connelly; dearest brother of Josephine (the late Willie) Schroeder, Leona (Rudy) Ordaz, Lawrence Valencia, Sammy Valencia and Marguerite (Bob) Wicherek. Visitation Friday 3-9pm. Funeral Saturday at Hallinan Funeral Home 2601 Vermont Street, Blue Island. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery.