Dominador Ballesteros Valenzuela's Obituary
Dominador Ballesteros Valenzuela was a devoted husband, protective father, and fun-loving grandfather/great-grandfather. He was also a beloved son, endearing brother/brother-in-law, supportive uncle, honorable godfather, and a true friend to many. He may have had a strong, mean facade, but he was a softy and loved his family and friends fiercely.Dominador was born April 18, 1939 in the Philippines and migrated to the United States of America in 1966. He met the love of his life in 1969 and they married March 24, 1973. He was a hard-working man that eventually retired from Kaiser Permanente and Hayward Area Parks and Recreation District. He was a master at one of his favorite activities, bowling, and no one could sing more beautifully than he with or without karaoke.He was called upon to come home to our Lord on January 13, 2018… having lived a wonderful 78 years of many memories that we each have with him to hold on to. Dominador is survived by his wife of almost 45 years, Gloriosa Valenzuela; his children Joseph Valenzuela (wife, Cheri), Evelyn Javier (husband, Gilbert), Yolanda Lirio (husband, Dennis), Zenaida Sanchez (husband, Michael), Noreen Valenzuela, & Donny Valenzuela (wife, Miriam); his grandchildren Samantha Yalung (husband, Chris), Jacqueline Javier, Ashley Javier, Kristen Javier, Jonathan Lirio, Jessica Lirio, Justin Lirio, Allan Sanchez, Jr., Christopher Sanchez, Anthony Sanchez, Eric Sanchez, Nathaniel Salvador, Donovan Valenzuela, & Isaiah Valenzuela; and his great-grandchildren Aydan Roura & Nadya Roura.Dominador Ballesteros Valenzuela (Sunrise 4/18/39 Sunset 1/13/18)Viewing: Thursday 1/25/18 @5p-9p Chapel of the Chimes (Mission Chapel), 32992 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544 Funeral: Friday 1/26/18 @9:30am Chapel of the Chimes (Mission Chapel), 32992 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544. Funeral mass (10:30am-11:30am) at All Saints Catholic Church, 22824 2nd Street, Hayward, CA 94541.
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