Rosalie “Rose” Ann Valencia

Rosalie Ann Valencia (Rosie) quietly passed away at home in Elverta, California, on July 23rd,
2026, surrounded by her loving family she loved so deeply, at the age of 62, after a two-year
battle with cancer. Rosie was born on October 11th, 1963, in Sacramento, California, to
Angelina Acuna and Ralph Gonzales Valencia. Rose had two brothers, Ralph and Ernie, and
three sisters (Henrietta, Delia, and Yvonne she was the youngest of the six.
One of her first jobs was at Straw Hat Pizza, where she quickly advanced to manager. She later
worked at Wishing Well before beginning a 35-year career in the grocery industry with BelAir/
Raleys. She worked in General Merchandise, Floral, and Pharmacy, but her favorite role was as
a Clerk, the position where she made so many lasting friendships. Raley’s/ Bel Air food chain
was always known for top-quality customer care. When Rose was at work, she had a smile on
her face, and she always had a nice thing to say to brighten your day. She remembered
customers’ names and their children’s names throughout the years. Rose loved her job, and she
always tried putting a smile on people’s faces.
Rosie is survived by her husband Jim and her daughter Andrea, and her two sons Vince and
Dominick. Rose also had five amazing grandchildren: Landon, Vinnie, Linkin, Brixton, and her
beautiful granddaughter Leia. She attended Village Elementary School, Don Julio Junior High
School, and Highlands High School, where she graduated in 1981. She had many friends there.
When Rosie was growing up, she was shy and quiet, but as the years went by, Rose became
outgoing and became a social butterfly and became a wonderful wife, friend, and her most loved
role, Mom.
Rosie was a responsible, caring, giving, loving wife, mother, sister, and friend to all she knew.
Rosie was preceded in death by her sister Yvonne and both her parents.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.,
followed by a Celebration of Life reception from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Calvary Catholic
Cemetery, 7101 Verner Avenue, Citrus Heights, CA 95621.