Celia Delgadillo

age of 80, following a courageous battle with multiple illnesses. Surrounded

by the unwavering support and love of her family, she faced her final

moments with dignity and peace.

Celia Delgadillo was born in San Nicolas Ibarra, Jalisco, Mexico, on January

20, 1945, to Angel and Jesusita Delgadillo. She was the second youngest of

eight children and was preceded in death by her parents, her loving

brothers, Manuel and Tony, and her beautiful sister, Marina. She is survived

by her three brothers, Jesse, Arnold, and David, and her remarkable sister,

Donna.

Celia attended Andrew Hill High School in San Jose and worked as a field

laborer and in canneries to help support her parents and family. She was

once the queen of a Cinco de Mayo contest when she was 16. Shortly after,

she met and married Manuel Hector Valderrama on July 18, 1964, at 19. Their

family grew to include their four children: Hector (Marie), Elvira (Jess),

Angel (Michelle), and Celia (Robert); nine grandchildren: Angel Jr.,

Angelica (Kyle), Edward (Sarah), Christina, Manuel, Monique, Emma, Robert,

Raymond; and three great-grandchildren: Kehlani, Edward, and Zaine.

Celia was passionate about sports, particularly the San Francisco 49ers and

Giants. Her hobbies included sewing, puzzles, crossword puzzles, gardening,

and journaling. She will be remembered for her spirited personality and love

of See's candies and sweets.