Lucia Valenzuela

At the age of 82, Lucia Valenzuela passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Dec. 2, 2021, two days before her 83rd birthday.

Lucia, known to everyone as Lucy, was born Dec. 4, 1938, in Terlingua, Texas, to Jorge and Jesusita Valenzuela. She graduated from Alpine High School, and soon after she was married 68 years to the love of her life, Robert L. Valenzuela.

Lucy retired from First National Bank in Alpine, Texas, after working there for 25 years. Later in life, she moved to Gilbert, Ariz., to be closer to family.

Lucy is survived by her husband, Robert Valenzuela, and their daughters Luana Ward, Lisa Rubio and spouse Samuel Rubio, and Lorraine Valenzuela. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren and their families.

Lucy was a beautiful person inside and out. You would always see her with a smile on her face, and she was friendly to everyone, whether she knew them or not. Lucy was devoted to her Catholic faith, always praying for loved ones and friends. She considered herself incredibly blessed by the frequent opportunities to surround herself with family, and getting to treasure the time she spent alongside her beloved husband.

Lucy is, and always will be, missed and loved by family. She has taken a piece of her husband’s and daughters’ hearts with her.

Family and friends are invited to attend her celebration of life.

The Rosary will commence on July 23, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 406 South Sixth Street in Alpine, followed by the Catholic Mass at 10 a.m.