Rueben Valenzuela Obituary (1929 - 2008)

“Husband-Father Grandfather – Friend” Rueben “Val” Valenzuela passed away February 27, 2008. Born May 17, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gabriel and Antonia Valenzuela. Served in the US Navy from 1946-49. Married to Nina Butler, later divorced. Married to Janet Wall for 52 wonderful years, later sealed in the SL LDS Temple. Active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Val was a hard worker, he ran service stations for many years. He retired from the city of South Salt Lake as the first Industrial Waste Coordiator. Survived by loving wife; Janet, seven children; Kelly Butler, Scott (Charmaine), Cathy (Brian) O’Very, Karen Young, Linda (Jesse) Edwards, Marc (Janice), JaNae (Mike) Christiansen, one sister; Maria Valenzuela, 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Also known to many as Uncle Val. Preceded in death by five brothers, Miguel, Abraham, Valentino, Juan and George. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 1, 2008 11:00 am at the River Ridge 7th Ward, 10200 South 1300 West, South Jordan. Friends and family may call Friday from 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. So. Jordan Pkwy (10600 S.) and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment; Larkin Sunset Gardens