With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joe Valenta of Gonzales, Texas, who passed away on August 2, 2023 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe Valenta to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Bohus Valenta and Rozena Grossman Valenta; his spouse Siava Tina Maaele; his son Larry Valenta; his siblings, Henrietta Zbranek (Laddie), Albina Lehman (Walter), Stella Mudd (Joe), Hattie McElfresh, Frank Valenta (Evelyn) and Charlie Valenta (Opal); his son-in-law Charles Kistler; and his granddaughters, Sierra Valenta and Lillian Iakopo.

He is survived by : his children, Mary Ann West of Gonzales, Rose Kistler of Gonzales, Tina Shannon (Clay) of Gonzales, Eva Iakopo of Carson California and Michael Iakopo of Gonzales. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 11 great- great- grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

Memorials in memory of Joe may be made to Hospice of South Texas or Advanced Home Health.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Seydler-Hill Funeral Home