Dana Samuel Valensky

June 16, 1949 – June 22, 2025

In the care of

Fairhaven Funeral Home

Dana Samuel “Papa” Valensky age 76, went to be with his Lord early Sunday morning, June 22, 2025. Spending time with family was his first priority. He loved watching his granddaughters play in their sporting events.

Dana was a Marine and was proud to serve his country. He always said, “Once a Marine always a Marine.” When he would meet another Marine, they wound exchange the phrase “Semper Fi” which is short for Semper Fidelis, a Latin phrase that means “Always Faithful.” It has been the official motto of the U.S. Marine Corps since 1883. More than just a slogan, Semper Fi represents the loyalty and commitment Marines have to their country and their mission.

Dana was an avid Gardener. He spent hours in the garden and shared that it was an amazing time with the LORD. It was good for his spirit and soul. This scripture describes how Dana viewed his Beautiful Garden. Genesis 2:15 reads: “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”

Dana was so proud to be a Messianic Jew. He believed Yeshua (Jesus) was his Lord & Savior. He loved going to church and he enjoyed fellowship with our Christian Community group. He had a compassion for the underdog and his fellow disabled Veterans.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eleanore Valensky.

He is survived by his wife Victoria L. Valensky; daughter Jessica M. Capek (Dave); granddaughters Madeline M. Capek, Savannah L. Capek and Emma Lu Capek; Brother Carl Valensky (Sandy); Sister Barbara Valensky; Cousin David Valensky (Krissy)

Burial service with be at 11:15 Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Miramar National cemetery.

There will be a Celebration of Life Saturday August 9th at 10:30 am at Joshua Generation church, 190 Ave La Pata, San Clemente, California. Dana loved wearing Tommy Bahama shirts so in honor of Dana our theme with be “Tommy Bahama” tropical attire.

A committal service for Dana will be held Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122.