Carmen Valdivia

She was born January 11, 1930 in Topeka, Kansas. She married Joseph Valdivia, in 1949 who preceded her in death in 1982.

Carmen loved to cook for people. She also shared her love with food such as fresh homemade flour tortillas, refried beans and tacos for her family.

She was a devout Christian woman who loved Jesus, and to read the bible. Carmen is survived by her sister Jenny Ortega; her daughter Cynthia Mendoza and her husband Richard Mendoza; four sons and their wives, Joey and Kate Valdivia, Mike and Jacquelyn Valdivia, Pat and Barbara Valdivia, and Jaime and Mary Valdivia, 10 grandchildren, Nicole Llamas (Jorge), John Mendoza, Marcus Valdivia, Angelique Chafe(Ryan), Mike Valdivia, Patrick Valdivia, Tyler Valdivia, Anya Valdivia and James Valdivia, Tony Valdivia. Plus 12 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild and her many nephews and nieces. All of these she loved and touched deeply.

Please join us celebrating her life Monday October 14, 2019, 1:30 p.m.

at Glen Abby Mortuary, 3838 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA. 91902

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to The Elizabeth Hospice 500 La Terraza Blvd #130 Escondido CA 92025-9801