Erlinda Ecal Valencia passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. A former Bellefontaine resident who lived in the area for about 15 years, she was residing on Maravilla Street, Panayonan, Candelaria, Zambales, Philippines.
She was born Aug. 22, 1935, a daughter of Dionisio Ecal and Bonifacia Ecal, both of whom preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by a sister, Prescilla Ecal; a granddaughter, Kathleen Joy dela Pena; and a grandson, Joseph Edu.
Survivors include daughters, Merilyn V. Martin, Belen V. Ballesteros, Luz V. dela Pena, Norma V. Sales, Velma V. Valencia and Arlen V. Edu; sons, Jimmy Valencia, Ric Valencia, Romeo Valencia and Conseco Valencia; sons-in-law, Karl Martin, Gary Turner, Manuel Sales, Reynaldo A. dela Pena, Ariel Ballesteros and Agusto Edu; grandchildren, Chris L. Martin, Benjamin R. Martin, Adriane N. Martin, Karl R. Martin Jr., Dhaile V. Ballesteros, Jhealeen V. Ballesteros, Ralph dela Pena, Mark Anthony Sales, Trish Ann Sales, Jackie Valencia, Michael Kenneth Valencia, Megan Turner, Jennifer V. Sanqil, Mike Valencia, Mark Valencia, Archie Valencia, Leslie Valencia, Jake Valencia, Kyle Valencia, Chris Valencia, Kimberly Edu, Michelle Edu, E.J. Edu, Angelica Edu, Sheila V. Ignacco, Margie V. Ballesteros, Sharon Rivera, Charmaigne Rivera, Judy Ann Rivera, Jonard Valencia, Ryan Valencia, Sheryl Valencia, Ace Valencia and Janry Valencia.