Deanne Valencich Obituary

Deanne Virginia Valencich, 66, went home to resume her place with the Angels on Sunday, March 5, 2006, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.R. and Joyce Smith. Survived by her loving husband, David Valencich of the family home; children, Susan Marino, Renee (Joe) Prutch of Pueblo, Darek (Jennifer) Marino of Colorado Springs, and Brett Marino of Scottsdale, Arizona. She is also survived by her brother, Jack(Peggy) Smith of Pueblo; sister, Towanna (Ron) Johnson of Reno, NV; grandchildren, Austin and Tim Prutch, Kyle and Justin Marino, and Krystal Marino. Deanne loved animals as well as people and enjoyed her miniature horses and other pets she had over the years. Deanne owned and operated Crafts & Things for nine years before joining the Staff at Grand Banquet and Party Rental for 16 years as a Floral Designer. She considered the staff as her extended family and loved them all. She was well respected and sought after to do wedding and other functions. She also did Craft Shows for many years and had built a large following of friends and customers. Her extended family of in-laws loved her dearly and felt truly blessed to have her in the family. She was always there to make people laugh even when laughing and smiling was difficult. She will always be cherished for the loving care she bestowed on her mother-in-law and father-in-law in their last years. Deanne loved camping, fishing, and traveling. She will always be remembered as someone who loved life, people, and helping others as she always put every ones needs ahead of hers. Deanne will be missed by all who knew her and she would want everyone to remember the good times and also remember her with joy in their hearts. Visitation, Thursday, 10:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial Service, Friday, 4:00 p.m., Central Christian Church. In lieu of food and flowers donations may be made in her memory to the University Of Colorado Office Of Development for Pancreatic Cancer, PO Box 6508, Mail Stop F 485, Aurora, CO 80045, or through the funeral home office. Please visit www.memories.yourtribute.com