Valentin DeLeon Rojas

Valentin DeLeon Rojas, 82, of San Angelo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in San Angelo, with his family at his side. He was born on Thursday, October 26, 1933 in Seguin, Texas to the late, Valentin Lozano and Teresa DeLeon Rojas. Valentin was of Catholic faith. He enjoyed countless hours barbequing for family and friends. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. Valentin was preceded in death by his parents; 13 siblings; and his wife, Ignacia Flores Rojas. They were married over 30 years at the time of her passing in 1996.

Survivors include his children and their spouses, Maryellen and “Lupe” Garza of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Yolanda Rojas of Brownfield, Texas, Carlos, Sr. and Beatrice Rojas of Brownfield, Texas, Isabel and Pete Lara, Jr., George and Irma Rojas, Teresa and Rudy Santellano, and Tina Rojas, all of San Angelo; 13 grandchildren, Steven Garza, Renee Garza, Carlos Rojas, Jr., Christopher Rojas, Leslie Jackson, Joe David Mata, Sylvia Arambula, Anthony Lara, III., Jonathan Lara, Rudy Santellano, Jr., Jennifer Govea, Maryann Gonzalez, and Reyna Perez; 20 great grandchildren; sister, Juanita Aguilar; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A rosary will be held at 7:00PM on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in the Johnson's Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00AM on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Fr. Emilio Sosa will officiate. Interment will follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are encouraged to share photos and memories as well as sign the online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home of San Angelo.