VALENZUELA, Elmer Jr.

Elmer Valenzuela, Jr. 53, passed on March 3, 2010. Born July 9, 1956. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for the Bingo Dept. for over 20 years; moving up to Bingo Manager at the Desert Diamond Casino. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, employees, and customers. Elmer was a very loving, devoted father to his children and family. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends singing karaoke and taking many short drives. Survived by his father, Elmer Valenzuela, Sr.; brothers, Richard and Ronald Valenzuela; sister, Evelyn Haven; four children, Andrea, Brandon, Christina Valenzuela and Doriann Pahona; two grandchildren, Brian III and Adriana White. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Pauline Valenzuela. Spiritual run beginning at 2:30 p.m. (off I-19 at San Xavier exit) on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Wake to follow 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. at Tohono O'odham Recreation Center San Xavier, 8549 S. Mayor Dr/ Wa:k Lane. Mass Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. at San Xavier Church. Burial to follow at San Xavier Cemetery. Published in the Tucson Newspapers on March 8, 2010