Valentin Davila Meza

Valentin D. Meza is the second of his sixth generational Meza Legacy. Valentin was born on May
21 st , 1940, and passed away peacefully at his lifelong residence on May 12 th , 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 Labors 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 greenthumb, with many fond memories of his enormous grapevines.
He was an extremely social person with many friends. Valentin had many families 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, Elizabeth M. LeBleu, 22 grandchildren,
39 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, his first cousin Martina Herrena, nieces
Linda, Pita, Mila and along with numerous relatives.
Viewing will be held on Monday June 2 nd , 2025, from 2:00-6:00 pm at the Pioneer Memorial
14403 Rd 2 N.E. Moses Lake, WA.
Funeral mass will be held Tuesday June 3 rd , 2025, at our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church 200 N
Dale Rd Moses Lake, WA.
Rosary at 10:00 am followed by a funeral at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at the Pioneer
Memorial Garden with a reception at the CCD Center following the service.

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