Doris M. Valentine, 85, died December 8, 2016.
She is survived by her children, Laura Younis of Chantilly, VA, Richard Valentine Jr. (Celeste) of Santa Fe, NM, John Valentine (Joanna) of Placitas, NM, Mark Valentine of Denver, CO and Dolores Martinez (John Carlo) of Avondale, AZ; grandchildren, Carl Valentine (Lauren), Ryan McGarry (Tom), Erica English (Patrick), Toby Younis, Kristin Martinez, Eric Martinez and Rikki Valentine; great-grandchildren, Marie, Mila, and Manuel McGarry; sister, Barbara Bozak; brother, Raymond Brandwein (Araceli); the Jackson family; and many other family and friends.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Barnie and Mary Brandwein; her husband, Richard; sister, Rosemary Brandwein; and her grandson, Joshua Valentine.
She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandma. Doris enjoyed volunteer work with Bear Canyon Senior Center, was a faithful member of John XXIII Catholic Community and was no stranger to anyone, having a great love for people of all ages.
A Rosary will be recited Monday, December 12, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at FRENCH- Lomas. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at John XXII Catholic Church, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE. Burial will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Research at UNM Cancer Center, 2325 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131.
FRENCH - Lomas
10500 Lomas Blvd NE
505-275-3500
Service Details
Monday, December 12th, 2016, 6:30pm, FRENCH - Lomas
Tuesday, December 13th, 2016, 11:00am, John XXIII Catholic Community