Valentin D. Meza

Valentin D. Meza is the second of his sixth-generational Meza Legacy. Valentin was born May 21, 1940, and passed away peacefully at his lifelong residence May 12, 2025.

Valentin and his only brother Guadalupe were born in Asherton, Texas, and they are the children of Jesus and Francisca Meza. They moved to Moses Lake in 1957. He married Maria Angelita Briones in 1957 and raised their children and remained married for 59 years to Angelita until her passing in 2016.

Valentin was an excellent provider to his family. He was a loyal member to the Laborers Local 348 for 56 years. He received numerous awards from his union. He worked on numerous projects throughout Washington state. He retired in 1989.

During his retirement Valentin immersed himself in horticulture. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful harvest of his green thumb, with many fond memories of his enormous grapevines.

He was an extremely social person with many friends. Valentin had many family get-togethers at his home and in his prized cuartito (shed). You would never leave their house without being offered something to eat or a cold beer. Many people admired his beautiful green lawn. He welcomed all with open arms.

Valentin remarried in 2018 to Rosa Linda Luis and enjoyed life until his passing.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Angelita Meza, daughter Margarita B. Meza and son Jesus Meza.

Dad was loved and will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Linda; his children, Sylvia M. Rocha, Velma M. DeLeon, Valentine Meza Jr. and Elizabeth M. LeBleu; 22 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; his first cousin, Martina Herrena; and nieces Linda, Pita, Mila along with numerous relatives.

Viewing will be held Monday, June 2, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Pioneer Memorial, 14403 Road 2 NE, Moses Lake, Wash.

Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 200 N. Dale Road, Moses Lake, Wash. Rosary will be at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Pioneer Memorial Garden with a reception at the CCD Center following the service.