Christine Valencia (Rivera)

Christine Valencia

10/17/1963 -12/15/2023

Christine was born on October 17, 1963, in Delta, CO. She grew up on a farm in Olathe. Christine is survived by her husband, Tommy Valencia. Daughters; Talisha Hancock, Brandi Tennant, and Deanna Espana. Her parents; Cris and Alice Rivera, brother, Richard Rivera and sister, Ann Rivera from Olathe, CO, along with many loved nieces and nephews. She was loved by her grandchildren, Easton and Nolan Hancock, Jaxson Espana, Benjamin Tennant, Austyn and Charlotte Jones. On May 5th, 1986, she married Tommy Valencia from Montrose, CO. They enjoyed 37 years of marriage, and she resided in Olathe, CO. Christine held a love and compassion for all animals. Nothing brought her greater joy in life than living on the family farm and being with her family, especially her grandchildren and nephew, Chazz Miller.

Christine’s memorial service will be held January 12th at Calvary Chapel Church in Montrose, CO at 2:00. Crippin Funeral Home is assisting the family (970) 249-2121.