Teodora M.

Valenzuela

In Loving Memory of

Teodora M. Valenzuela

October 29, 1940 – March 23, 2026

Teodora M. Valenzuela, 85, passed away March 23, 2026. It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Teodora who left us peacefully surrounded by family.

She was born on October 29, 1940, to Cipriana Vega, and lived a life filled with passion, loyalty and love for those around her.

Teodora was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, & friend.

Later in life she courageously began her professional journey at K-Mart, and later found her place at Texas State Technical College-Harlingen where she welcomed many with her gentle spirit. She worked there many years until her retirement. She enjoyed QVC shopping and attending her granddaughters ballet recitals. She worked effortlessly and retired from Texas State Technical College-Harlingen.

Preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Juan Valenzuela, Jr. her sister, Sophia Sosa, and her brother, Antonio Mercado.

Her survivors include her five children Johnny Valenzuela, III, Maria de Lourdes Valenzuela, Thelma Landeros (Jesse), Javier (Annette) Valenzuela, and Angela Valenzuela. Her seven grandchildren, Amber Lee Valenzuela, Justin N. & Jacob N. Gonzalez, Michael J. Landeros (Christy), Samantha Landeros (Marcos), Sophia Valenzuela, and Michael Valenzuela. Her nine great-grandchildren, Ian, Madelyn, Kailani, Brody, Mila, Kaleah, Beau, Maddox, and Blaydon. Her siblings, Jesusa Torres, Victoria Wyatt (Robert), Margarita Felipe, and Juan Rodriguez (Sally). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit with the prayer of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Harlingen, TX.

Interment will follow to Harlingen-Combes Memorial Park Cemetery located on 20969 Sid Jones Rd in Harlingen, Texas 78552.

Honored to serve as her pallbearers will be Johnny Valenzuela, III, Michael Landeros, Jesse Landeros, Michael Valenzuela, Justin Gonzalez, & Jacob Gonzalez.

Honorary Pallbearer will be Javier Valenzuela.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Teodora M. Valenzuela have entrusted her funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 E. Harrison Ave.  Harlingen, TX 78550. For information, please call (956)364-2444 or visit www.trinityfunerals.com