Ramiro Valencia

Ramiro Valencia, 21 yrs. old, died September 22, 2013 as a result of injuries sustained in a long boarding accident, a hobby he greatly enjoyed. He was born July 07, 1992 in Prosser WA, the son of Leticia Gutierrez and Ramiro Valencia. He graduated from Sunnyside High School in 2010, where he was a member of the basketball team. He was currently enrolled at Columbia Basin Community College completing his Associate degree. His dream was to transfer to The University of Washington to obtain his Bachelor’s in Business. Ramiro loved doing many outdoor activities including snowboarding, tubing/boating, and camping. He was very adventurous, outgoing and never afraid to try anything new. He also liked playing basketball, playing video games, and hanging out with his family and friends. We will always remember his infectious smile and his loving and caring personality. Ramiro is survived by his parents Leticia Gutierrez and Ramiro Valencia; his brother Cristian Valencia and his sister Lizeth Valencia, both at home. He also leaves his maternal grandmother, Marcela Gutierrez and his paternal grandfather Ramiro Valencia. He is also survived by his eight aunts from his maternal side of the family, who are Rosario (Jose) Sandoval, Maria (Moises) Hernandez, Irma Gutierrez, Claudia (Juan Luis) Pascual, Lina Gutierrez, Leonora Gutierrez, Araceli Gastelum, and Diana (Neri) Tellez; numerous of cousins Isai, Ramon, Abraham Hernandez, Jesus & Carlos Gastelum, Ulysses Gutierrez, Ammishadai and Genesis Sandoval, Edgar, Joshua, Yahir, Amiel, and Isahella Pascual, Caleb Tellez, Yesenia Arredondo & Luis Valencia. From his paternal side of family, he is survived by aunt Beatrice Valencia, Hugo Valencia, Santiago Valencia, and Kiko Valencia. He is preceded in death by his grand-father Gilberto Gutierrez and cousin Alfredo Arredondo. May they all rest in peace until we meet again. Visitation will be held today, September 24, 2013, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Burial will follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside. Condolences can be left for the family at www.valleyhillsfh.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ramiro Valencia, please visit our flower store.