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Maria Delcarmen Valentin, 43

January 26, 2017

Maria Delcarmen Valentin, 43, of Lancaster, passed away on her birthday surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, after a 2-year battle with cancer.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Heriberto Valentin of Brooklyn, and Rosa Cruz of Lancaster.
Maria was a member of In the Light Ministries, Lancaster.
Maria was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a strong, caring woman who touched the hearts of and was loved by many. She will be missed by those who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Maria is survived by 3 daughters: Amanda Sanchez and her fiancée Justin Flanagan of Mountville; Bianca Cruz of Lancaster; and Alyssa Burke of Mountville; 2 grandchildren: Jayce Jackson and Ky’Lee Maria; a brother, Heriberto Valentin, Jr of Denver, PA; 2 sisters: Edith Oviedo of Brooklyn and Leonor Bruno of Lancaster; and a number of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 Friday, February 3, 2017 at In the Light Ministries, 415 S. Shippen St., Lancaster with Pastor Felipe Hernandez officiating. Family and friends will be received 2 hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

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Condolences to the Family

March 22, 2019

I’m still in disbelief! I miss you so much. I remember our talks at work, and how we felt a connection ( spiritually). How wonderful is that! My friend, your heart and soul were so beautiful; and I don’t think you didn’t make a friend anywhere you went! God has work for you in Heaven. Even though you made a such a indent in my life and taught me lessons of courage and strength; I’m happy you are released of your cancer. You now live with Jesus where there is no pain, no cancer, no tears, and you ran your race. Receive your crown, and I’ll see you again one day! 
Teresa

February 03, 2017

Although I knew Maria for a brief moment, she filled my heart with inspiration and admiration. So strong and brace.  My love and prayers for to her family.  May God bless her and may she Rest In Peace
In loving memory
Dahli Chavious and family
(Daisy’s aunt)

February 03, 2017

We love you,  my cousin Muñe,  you are our hero. Our condolences to my cousins, parents, family,  and friends.  You found the real love, and gave that to us. I am proud to have a cousin like you. I always will pray for your soul, that is with my Lord.  Eileen Valentin and girls.

February 02, 2017

Prayers. Condolences. No words. My your new angel watch over you all. 
Mrs. Smith

February 02, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones.  God has gained another angel.  Love Shenequa and family

February 01, 2017

I can’t believe I am writing this now. You will be missed. Your are a good person and always listen to peoples problems and helped others when you could. If only i could have helped you and GOD could have left you here with us I guess thats to much to ask cause he must have needed you more in heaven. You will be truly missed and i also send blessing prayers and my condolences to your kids and your family. I am hurt to know that you are gone you fought a long battle always smiled and always just willing to do your best at work and being a mother you are a fighter and in my heart you will remain a fighter R.I.P Maria love you you will be rember always

January 31, 2017

Condolences to Marias daughters and family. This has been one of the hardest things you will ever have to go through loosing a mother so young! I know how much your mom loved you girls but you will always have her memories to cherish and thank God she got to see her grand babies! I am so sorry you girls had to go through this, and your mom she didn’t deserve this cancer sucks!! 
Hugs and prayers,   Pam Sheatler 

January 31, 2017

My deepest condolences to Amanda, Bianca and Alyssa I meet your beautiful mother 15 years ago she was a good friend and a loveing mother. Until we meet again my friend may you rest in God’s Kingdom and continue to watch over everyone like you always did here on earth ??? Love Tonia Lopez and Family

January 31, 2017

Condolences to Amanda, Bianca and Alyssa. Love ya always. To the rest of the family too. May Muñe Rest in peace. I will never forget her. She was my fam.
Amalia

January 31, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family of Maria .
  Maria you have always been one of the most beautiful people I have ever known. From the fun Times in elementary school to high school  and growing up you have always been a real one . A true friend a great unique soul who cared for everyone. Anyone who had the pleasure  of being graced with your presence knows how wonderful you truly are . We will all miss you dearly. We all love you Maria .You truly are a queen and now you have earned your wings fly high dear fiend . I know you will look over all of us because that’s just who you were❣️ Love always ? Efrain.
                                                                               
                                                                                                  

January 30, 2017

My condolences to the family…..Maria was a very beautiful person and also a great mom……R.I.P MARIA ?
Love….
Peggy and Family 

January 30, 2017

Hey Maria , I can’t believe this , I’m in such a disbelief right now. You were a true Angel . You will be missed so much. I will never forget the time we spent together. Always a place in my heart for you. Rest easy my Angel . Gone to soon but never forgotten.  KD?

January 30, 2017

I send my condolences to her family. I met Maria over 20 years ago, and she was a very beautiful and warm hearted woman and I will truly miss her…..Prayers going out to her loved ones….God bless you all.
                                 Dearly missed,
                                     Troy Dixon 

January 30, 2017

Keeping family and friends in my prayers.. She was a blessed friends to me… See you soon… 

January 30, 2017

Maythe  Lord above give your family guidance and strength during this difficult time..Mamita.you fought  hard and you fought  that battle till the end I.admire.your.fight.and.will  you are now cancer free and.flying high  no more pain sleep in peace we all gain a beautiful Angelin h heaven as you were.here on earth….

January 29, 2017

Maria I will never forget us dancing in Highland park. Walking to Liberty Ave & I will always tell you I’ll only walk with you if you promised me that you wouldn’t talk to anyway along the way lol cus I swear you were the Mayor of Brooklyn you knew everyone & everyone loved you. I always got a kick at how tough you were but yet you were the shortest of us all. Even through your sickness you remained strong & a fighter. You were resilient & graceful. I will always remember you my beautiful friend and I will do my best to keep in touch with the girls & make sure they are alright. My condolences to all the people that loved you. You will be missed immensely. Fly High baby girl & rest easy. See you when I get there. Love Always your friend & always your cousin in law 
(Louie’s Cousin) that’s how you introduced me to everyone 🙂 Amonique 
 
 

January 29, 2017

WeARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM SHE WAS A GREAT GREAT PERSON AND FRIEND AND OUR BOSS THREW ABUNDANT NURSING SHE WAS SO FULL OF LAUGHS AND AND A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR WE LOVED HER DEERLY . OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND TO ALL THE FAMILY from Lori McGovern and Natasha Lauver . WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.AND OUR PRAYERS

January 29, 2017

Que descanse en paz YF

January 29, 2017

My condolences of a great friend and mentor. Your family will always be in my prayers and heart. 

January 29, 2017

With sympathy during this time of loss, may God’s promise of eternal life bring you all hope… may his ever – present love bring you peace to all and may the loving thoughts and heartfelt prayers of others bring comfort to all…. PRAYING FOR YOU ALL.  Taty,Diana and Peter Valentin                     Uncles and Godparents of Maria 

January 29, 2017

To the family and especially daughters of Maria: my condolenscenses goes out to the daughters and mother of Maria and family I’m so glad she got to spend time with her grand babies and see them be born. She was a good and loving person. God is with her and she has no more pain I will truly miss her. I love all of you and if you girls ever need anything please don’t hesitate to call me please that’s the least I could for your mom she was a good friend to me.  Maria I love you and you will always be in my heart god bless your family and be strong through this time. Love and praise Anna Gutierrez (china)

January 29, 2017

I am sincerely sorry for your loss.  Maria is a Beautiful lady that was so loved by so many.  I know that she would not wish to see you sad or in pain.  Celebrate her life, her accomplishments and one day you may see her again on a Paradise Earth.  She will be with you in heart and mind until that day, when you are reunited.  
Sincerely, 
Suzanne Burns

January 29, 2017

Bianca, so sorry for the loss of your mother. Love and prayers.Eileen Miller (CTC)

January 29, 2017

Oh my…woman you will be missed by many..fly high sweetie. Say hi to mom and dad for me. Till we met again..gone but never forgotten. .

January 28, 2017

my deepest sympathy to all in the family. R.i.p. Maria

January 28, 2017

My condolences to your family mamita we hung out a little back in the day I didn’t know you too well like my brother did but you was a cool girl and it really touched my heart to hear about your passing rest easy mama until we meet again god bless your soul?

January 28, 2017

My condolences and prayers to all of Maria’s Family. May God wrap his loving arms of comfort around you and give you peace through this difficult time. It was a great pleasure to know such a beautiful woman inside and out. May she rest peacefully in his loving arms ??? Shaniqua LaRue

January 28, 2017

Sorry for your loss , RIP ????

January 28, 2017

So very sorry to hear of her passing. She and her girls will always be remembered for their wonderful care extended to my wife when she was in residence at SVN&R.  
Hugh Ledford 

January 28, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss…sending prayers up for your family…

January 28, 2017

I extend my sincere condolences to her children and her family, Maria was a beautiful, strong loving woman admired and loved by so many. she touched so many lives and she will forever be missed, May she rest in paradise. 

January 28, 2017

Maria,wanted to let you know that although you are now flying in the heavens above with all the Angels,I will always carry the good memories we had when we all hunged out at your old apt in St.Joseph St.My friend you will be missed..R.I.P Maria..Love Always Miguel Gelo Rivera

January 28, 2017

We’ve had some rough patches in the last 15 years but u were always a great wife to my son & an amazing mother to my granddaughter Alyssa & Amanda & Bianca! I will never forget u & i will miss u tremendously! No more thanksgiving or Christmas dinner together! God please be with her always! Maria I know u r in a better place & u r @ peace! I remember the day I told u about my health issues & very quietly u wept for me! I will always love u!

January 28, 2017

My condolences to the entire family.  May she rest in peace. God please watch over her family especially her girls and grandchildren who all meant the world to her. 
The Oquendo- Paige family

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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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415 S. Shippen St.
Lancaster, PA
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