Lucius Luke Valencia's Obituary
Lucius Valencia, born July 8, 1973, rode into the sunset on June 20, 2019, on a motorcycle trip in Colorado, doing what he loved. Much gratitude to American Legion 134 for their help in bringing our brother home.
Words can't capture the heart and spirit of this man. Lou was born in Ogden, Utah, raised there and in Rose Park, graduating with friends from West High. Young Lucius and Melissa Jelaca fell in love and created their son, Lucius, Jr., the love and light of his life, his face would glow when he talked of his son. Lou lived his life for his "Familia", who number in the hundreds. His brilliant smile and open heart welcomed all; his love, respect, and lack of judgement for each person made them a friend for life. Lou truly cared and would do anything for anyone at anytime: "Familia First." The family's dearest hope is that in memory of this beautiful man, you open your heart and embrace your loved ones.
Survived by his son, Lucius, mother Sylvia Villalobos, father Felix "Cookie" Valencia, stepmother Bernice "Mocha" Freyta, brother Fabian, and the love of his life, Danielle Watkins. Also survived, mourned, and celebrated by his Familia, his many family and friends, who are heartbroken but who honor his memory by never forgetting.
We are comforted in our faith: that Lou is welcomed by four sets of grandparents, special cousins Ruben and Woody, and others whom he loved that walked ahead of him.
Lucius Valencia’s viewing is Thursday, June 27 from 5-8 pm at the Union Station, 2501 Wall Avenue, Ogden, Utah. The Last Ride is Friday 9:00 am, departure from Premier Funeral Home located 5335 South 1950 West, Roy, Utah. Services are at Alpine Church, 5050 South 1275 West, Riverdale, Utah from 12:00-1:00 PM. Elks 1-5pm. In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted to the Lucius Valencia memorial fund at America First 9110784. Funds will be donated to the YCC Crisis Center.
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