Elijio M. Valenzuela

VALENZUELA-Elijio M. Valenzuela, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother was called home to be with the Lord, Monday, January 12, 2009. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Julia G. Valenzuela and a son Eli G. Valenzuela, Jr. He is survived by his five daughters; Annabell V. Leach and husband Dean, Ortencia V. Gallegos and husband Gene, Clara Casiano and husband Ariel, Elena Zamora and husband Jacque and Ester Valenzuela; four sons; Jimmy G. Valenzuela, Samuel G. Valenzuela and wife Rachel, Francisco G. Valenzuela and wife Deanna and Lorenzo G. Valenzuela and wife Elizabeth; two sisters Cinderala Cordova and husband Willio, Estefana Sotelo and husband Cheo; three brothers: Joe Valenzuela and wife Clara, Daniel Valenzuela and wife Mary, Gonzalo Valenzuela and wife Lillian; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Elijio was a WWII Veteran who served in the European African Middle Eastern Theater. He was wounded on two separate oocasions, and was awarded two Purple Heart Medals. Pallbearers will be Jimmy G. Valenzuela, Sammy G. Valenzuela, Francisco G. Valenzuela, Lorenzo G. Valenzuela, Alex Valenzuela and Ariel Casiano. Services are entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 243-5222