Evelyn

Valdivia

Evelyn P. Angulo Valdivia was born on December 24, 1951 in Hollister, CA and was welcomed home into the arms of her Lord on February 7, 2025.

Evelyn is the eldest daughter of Joe P. and Lupe Solano Angulo.  She was raised in San Juan Bautista and Hollister, CA.  She attended local schools and graduated from San Benito High School in 1970.  She attended Gavilan College and received an AA degree in 1972.  She met her beloved husband David Valdivia while attending Gavilan.  They were married August 5, 1972 and spent 52 years residing in San Benito County.

Evelyn was a kind and gentle soul who had a strong faith in God.  She taught catechism for first communion candidates at the Mission San Juan Bautista and was a member of Glad Tidings Church in San Juan Bautista.

Evelyn worked at Vessey Foods, San Benito County Elections, and Target.  Many who saw her warm and friendly smile always knew she genuinely cared for every person she encountered.  Evelyn enjoyed watching movies and comedies, visiting with loved ones, spending time with her pets, listening to worship music, and savoring delicious food such as tamales, brownies, and pan dulce "panecito" with coffee.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Apolinar and Felisa Solano; paternal grandparents Hilario and Valentina Angulo; father Joe P. Angulo, sister Mary Jo Angulo, brother Joseph "Danny" Angulo, and daughter Vanessa Valdivia.  She is survived by her husband David Valdivia, son David Christopher Valdivia, daughter Danielle Valdivia, mother Lupe Solano Angulo, sister Priscilla Angulo, sister in laws Maria Jesus Torres, San Juana Martinez; brother in laws Juan Valdivia, Ruben Valdivia; maternal aunt Marcellina Munoz, paternal uncle Manuel Angulo and numerous cousins.

The family would like to thank the Hospice of the Central Coast for their wonderful care.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in honor of Evelyn be directed to Hospice of the Central Coast or Pet Friends.

There will be private family services held.