Leocaida Valencia, 97, of Arroyo Seco passed away on August 17, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elfido Valencia, son, Pacomio Valencia, daughters, Olivia Martinez and Berlinda Vigil, sisters, Amadea Martinez, Solidea Martinez, Evilia Pacheco, Corina Fernandez and Dora Martinez, brothers, Max, Nasario and Repito Gonzales. She is survived by her daughters, Seralia Herrera, Lucille Flores, Tranquilino Valencia (Louisa) and Yolando Valencia (Yolanda), sister, Barbara Montoya, 23 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren.
Rosary was recited on August 20, 2009. Funeral mass was held on August 21, 2009. Both services were held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Arroyo Seco. Interment was held at the Arroyo Seco Cemetery.