Celia Ante-valenzuela

ANTE-VALENZUELA, Celia (Sally)-- Our dearly beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt and friend of many entered heaven in the year of our Lord January 15, 2003. She was born in Filmore, CA and lived most of her life in San Jose, CA. At the age of 84, after a relatively short and very acute illness Mom continued her journey very peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at home. Mom went to daily Mass and was known throughout her community. She gave great joy to all she met.Beloved wife of Cresencio Rocha Ante. Loving sons Enrique Ante, Chris Ante and Richard Ante. Loving daughters, Mary Ann Smutnak, Celia Jane Ante, Celia Biney Ruiz, Barbara Pratt, and her only daughter-in-law Sylvia Ante and the late Donna Ante. Loving grandmother of Juan Cayetano Moctezuma Ante, Tomas Diego Camaxtle Bowen Ante, Greg Smutnak, Elizabeth Nedved, Lisa Prieto, Vanessa Smutnak, Mary Ann Ruiz, Monica Ruiz, Marlene Ruiz, Francine Ruiz, Margaret Rangel, Erica Ante, Rebecca Ante, Robert Pratt III, Jauehe Pratt, Madelena Ante, Julita Coker and the late Leticia Ruiz. Loving great-grandmother of Bailey, Austin, Omar, Isabel, Anson, Monique, Eddie, Vanessa, Todd, Joshua, Michelle, Kyle, Mark, Adam, Anabelle, Paul, Matthew, Angelique, Ashlie, Ehtan, Teja Kay, Angelique Ray and Damon. Loving great-great-grandmother of Isaac and Isiah.May our mother's inspiration and guidance pass to our family and future generation. Your spirit will live in our hearts forever. We Love you Mom, much more than words can say. May we always remember your message of unconditional love and forgiveness to all.Family and friends are invited to attend vigil services at Most Holy Trinity Church on Monday, January 20, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the above church. A Novena is being held at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd Street, San Jose at 7:00 p.m. each evening until her vigil. In place of flowers donations are welcomed directly to her Most Holy Trinity Church, 2040 Nassau Dr., San Jose, CA 95122.