Leonor Galindo Valenzuela passed away on January 15, in San José, California.

Leonor Galindo Valenzuela, “Nonie” was born on March 14, 1930, in Alpine. As the eldest of six, she carried a deep love and protection of family throughout her life. She grew up in a very musical family, singing and playing the guitar together.

As a young girl, Nonie learned the value of hard work. At the age of 15, she worked as a waitress at the Green Cafe and at the Holland Hotel. She later worked at the Morrison Store, where she worked closely with Margaret Rojo, her grandchildren’s future

paternal grandmother, forming a lasting family connection.

During summers, Nonie traveled to California to work in the orchards and canneries with the Galindo, Gallego, and Alvarado families. By the early 1950’s all the families were residing in San Jose, CA. In 1962, Nonie’s family settled permanently in San Jose, California, where she continued to build a life with her beloved husband Rudy and children, Linda and Mario.

While living in California, Nonie and her sisters worked as certified electronic technicians. She later worked at IBM/ ROLM as an office assistant until her retirement in 1992.

Nonie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was strong, hardworking, and deeply devoted to her family.

As a grandmother, Momo Nonie showed her love through action— cooking delicious meals, crocheting blankets, sewing clothing, and taking her grandchildren shopping. She took great pride in caring for her grandchildren. She ensured they were loved and well cared for.

Nonie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rodolfo (Rudy) Valenzuela; her sisters, Mary Camargo and Emma Vijil; her brothers Ezequiel Galindo, Ramon Galindo Jr, and her parents Erlinda and Ramon Galindo.

She is survived by her daughter Linda Rojo, her son Mario, and her brother Robert Galindo; her grandchildren Ronnie, Ricky, Sandra, and Vanessa; and her greatgrandchildren Alyssa, Alex, Ella, Liliana, and Joaquin. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Leonor Galindo Valenzuela, our Momo Nonie, will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

A funeral mass will be held in Alpine, tentatively scheduled for July.