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Mama was born in Cottonwood, Arizona and was known as “Concha” by her friends and family. She showed her strength and dedication to family at an early age when she left school in the sixth grade to help support her brothers and sisters.
Richard Steven Valenzuela (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), better known by his stage name Ritchie Valens, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens died in a plane crash just eight months after his breakthrough.
Jul 25, 2021 · CONNIE VALENZUELA, 72, the mother of 1950s rock singer Ritchie Valens whose overnight climb to fame was chronicled this year in the hit movie La Bamba, died Sunday of an apparent heart attack....
Ritchie’s mom and I grew close. She made me feel like family and she taught me how to cook Ritchie’s favorite foods: tamales, menudo and enchiladas. Ritchie’s family has influenced me and my family by showing me that with the love and support of family nothing is too difficult.
Mother of 1950s legendary Rock 'n' Roll singer, Ritchie Valens. He recorded such hits as, Come On Lets Go, La Bamba and Oh Donna. He died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959, at age 17.
Oct 5, 2021 · Ritchie Steven was born Richard Steven Valenzuela on 13 May 1941 in Pacoima, Los Angeles, California, United States. His parents were José Esteban Valenzuela (father) and Concepción 'Concha' Reyes (mother). Valens' father died in 1952 when the singer was 11 years old, while his mother died in 1987.
Dec 15, 2023 · But what happened to Ritchie Valens’ mother? Concepcion Valenzuela, known as Connie, was born in Mexico in 1915. She was the daughter of a Mexican immigrant and a Native American woman. Connie married Ritchie’s father, Jose Valenzuela, in 1934 and the couple had three children: Ritchie, Bob, and Irma.
Oct 18, 1987 · Mother of Roberto Morales, Richard Steven (Valenzuela) Valens, [private daughter (1940s - unknown)], [private daughter (1940s - unknown)] and [private son (1940s - unknown)] Died 18 Oct 1987 at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Dec 2, 2016 · Richie’s mother filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against the owner of the aircraft, Jerry Dwyer. His insurance company settled for $75,000. As Richie was only 17 he didn’t have a Will – under the laws of most states a person needs to be 18 or older to execute a Will or sign any other legal documents.
Oct 6, 2022 · Concepcion Valenzuela was an actress and the mother of the late guitarist, singer, and songwriter Richard Steven Valenzuela, known professionally as Ritchie Valens. Concepcion’s son Ritchie Valens was a rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement.
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