1990 - 2011
Valerie Lizette Salazar was born January 4, 1990 and passed away peacefully October 1, 2011, the feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux, “the Little Flower.” Visitation for Valerie will be held Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Mish Funeral Home (120 Minner Ave.) from 4:00—8:00 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. October 7, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church (1800 Bedford Way).
Valerie was preceded in death by her beloved sister Stephanie whose heart, like Valerie’s, was capable of great love but was not healthy. Valerie is survived by a host of family and friends who love her and will miss her greatly, including: her Mom and “Pop”, Elizabeth and Oscar; her sister, Melissa; her new nephew Dominick; and all her: Grandparents, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, Madrinas, Padrinos and Friends. She touched so many lives in her short time through her infectious laughter and her generous and loving nature.
Valerie’s influence extended from the San Francisco Bay Area where she was born, to Bakersfield where she attended Liberty H.S. and Taft College, down to Mexico. She was very close to the Lord and her Catholic faith, a gift from her parents. Valerie had a special place in her heart for children and was studying to be a Kindergarten education teacher. She spent valuable time with family and friends watching movies, cheering on the San Francisco Giants, the Oakland Raiders and the LA Lakers.
Valerie’s life can be summed up in the quote: Live, Laugh, Love. Like St. Therese, her Confirmation saint’s name, Valerie spent her precious time on earth scattering her flowers of laughter and love on all those she met.
"Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love."
St. Therese of Lisieux.
Arrangements under the direction of Mish Funeral Home, Bakersfield, CA.
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