Survived by her 4 children, George Valencia son, Diana Valencia daughter, Jeanina Perea daughter, Greg Valencia son and 10 grand kids, 12 great grand kids. She is proceeded in death by her husband George Valencia of 58 years of marriage, Her mother and father, 2 sisters 3 brothers. She was raised with 12 siblings 7 sisters and 5 brothers.
She was born in Glendale AZ. She loved her family, she evolved herself around family all the time. She loved holidays with family and loved to acknowledge everyone's Birthday's. She love to travel with her friend Phyllis around the world. She worked for Sperry then Honeywell for over 15+ years. She loved cooking menudo, tamales, turkey, carrot cakes, banana bread, enchiladas!! Yummy!!
She survived stenosis in her neck, BREAST CANCER! surgeries in both her knees, she fought Dementia and lost that fight! She loved everyone and made them feel welcome. She loved taking pictures capturing all the family and friends moments in time. She even did video....
If you or anybody she knew she would help out no questions asked. She will dearly be missed by everyone that knew her.
A visitation for Maria will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301. A recitation of the holy rosary will occur Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, 5614 W Orangewood Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 West Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301.
Family is requesting everyone to please wear a mask to services!
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapeloftheChimesMortuary.com for the Valencia family.
