From Valenzuela to Vallen: A Eulogy
On February 7, 2013, my father Joe Vallen passed away at the age of 88. Multiple medical problems led to his death, but his primary difficulty was a weak heart. I was at his side at the final moment, whispering my goodbyes into his ear. He died peacefully. On October 28, 1924, José Jesus Valenzuela was born in Guaymas, a…