"My dawg, I love you and miss you... I wish I could go back in time, I wish I could hear your voice. I wish I could hug you and snuggle up to you, we used to always laugh how we were always all up on each other. Lol. I miss you. I love you. I?m sorry this happened to you... that you had to leave too early... that you can?t be there for your baby girl. We used to always have late nights talking about Finding our purpose, about what we wanted in this life, we talked about everything... we dreamed and hoped big. We grew apart as we got older... and now that your gone... my heart hurts wishing I would have done something differently to have kept us close. We were inseparable at one point... it?s true what they say, you don?t know what you have till it?s gone. I learned a valuable lesson since you passed. May God have Mercy on your soul. Till we meet again. Much love, Cela"
In loving memory of
Rachael E. Valenzuela
June 30, 1990 - June 3, 2020
Our beloved Rachael E. Valenzuela, 29, passed away on June 3, 2020, at her home in Avondale, Arizona. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, she is the daughter of Manuel Valenzuela and Angela Escobedo.
In April 2019, Rachael received the gift of motherhood which she embraced with heart-felt love that transcended to everyone around. She proudly worked tirelessly providing for her daughter while pursuing a passion and career in the beauty industry. Rachael was known to be a protector and defender of her loved ones and will also be remembered for her laughter, smile, charm and humor.
Rachael is survived by her one-year old daughter, Ella Rae; mother, Angela; father, Manuel; sisters, Andreana, Erica and Prisilla; brothers, Chevy and Angel; grandparents, Gracie and Manuel; and Romeo her Shih Tzu. She was predeceased by her baby brother, Joseph.
The Viewing will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Hansen Mortuary Chapel, 8314 N. 7th Street. The funeral services will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Ave., with internment at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
Tributes
"God called back on of his best and as hard as it is too say goodbye I know that she will be watching over everyone she loved. This world is so lucky that we get to keep a little part of her within her beautiful daughter. Rachel was so beautiful inside and out. The first time I met her I was in elementary school she was a grade older then me and I remember thinking wow she was the most beautiful girl in our school and I just had to be friend. I am really thankful that I was able to be her friend. She was someone who would always take the time to be there for you if you needed and I know that no matter how much time would pass she would always be there for me. This world was really lucky to have had someone as amazing as she was to be apart of it and everyones that was lucky enough to my her will miss her deeply. "
"My deepest condolences to the whole Valenzuela and Escobedo family. Rachael was such a blessing to be around. Prima we will miss your loving caring full of spirit woman you become and also amazing loving mother to Ella. May the lord comfortthe family during this difficult time... until we need again.. Love xoxo Elizabeth Escobedo and Bonnie Escobedo/ Family.."
"To my beautiful niece Rachel whom i always bragged about on how beautiful you are ..but not only on the outside but on the inside the peace maker the one who stood for what she believed was right the listener and always believed that through God can overcome any obstacle and always kept a positive attitude i will miss your presence your beauty but most of all your loving heart i love you mija to the moon and back you will live forever in my heart i promise to help the little Ella in anyway i can and promise to keep your memory alive she will know how much her mommy loved her Tia Diane "
"my beautiful cousin, im going to miss you. im going to miss making you laugh because your laugh was so infectious! im going to miss your loud manly burps that would always catch me off guard. But i know you would all want us to continue to live life in your honor. Thank you for leaving us the most precious gift ever, Ella Rae. she will continue to feel your love through us all. i love you Rach!!!!!! May you Rest In peace with little Nani - your 3monkeys your cousin Deedee "