It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John B. Valencia of Granite City, Illinois, who passed away on March 18, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Otillio Valencia and Juana Valencia (Belman); his wife Norma J. Valencia (Mahrt); his son John A. Valencia; and his siblings, Abel Valencia, Tony Valencia, Faustino "Kelly" Valencia, Otillio "Leehee" Valencia Jr. and Helen Valencia.

He is survived by : his children, Richard A. Valencia of Granite City, Robert V. Valencia (Rebecca Hill) and Denise Shannon of St. Louis, Missouri; his grandchildren, Brennen Hill and Brittney Valencia; his great grandchildren, Charlize "Charlie" Valencia and Tyler Barton; and his sisters, Delores "Lola" Broyles and Lupe Valencia.

Memorial donations are suggested to St. Louis Children's Hospital, One Children's Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home