Mary Valenzuela Qureshi

Mary Valenzuela Qureshi was born on 31 May 1942 to Maria Ortiz and Raphael Valenzuela in Orange County. She was their only child but had 3 older half-brothers. Mary grew up in Los Nietos, CA. She was the baby of the family and was given the nickname ChaCha derived from Muchacha. She always talked about what an amazing upbringing she had being surrounded by family.

She graduated from Sierra High School. She then attended classes to be a Nurse Assistant and also worked at Sears Roebuck in downtown LA. She was a Homemaker for 24 years, then became a Caregiver.

Shah Qureshi was a neighbor to her Aunt. Mary's Aunt and Parents set up Shah and Mary. He asked her out and their first date was a Drive-In movie and they saw the movie My Fair Lady. On 08 July 1967 they married and lived in Whittier CA. They had 3 children together, and Shah already had a daughter who lived in Australia. They enjoyed music, hanging out with friends and spending quality family time. Some of their favorite memories was seeing Frank Sinatra in concert, trips to Las Vegas and even the play the King and I with Yul Brenner. Mary became a widow on 20 June 1991.

Mary was hospitalized from 29 May 2025 - 29 October 2025. She came home for 4 days and then had to transfer to Hospice house. She was surrounded by her daughters when she passed on 10 November 2025 at 2041.

She is survived by her Stepdaughter Rosemarie Hall (Ken) grandchildren Danielle, Lisa and Stephen, 3 Great Grandchildren and 1 on the way. Daughter Shana Perez (Roland) granddaughter Ariana Daughter Ana Qureshi-Saltis (Jeffrey) Daughter Lia Lieu (Matthew) Grandchildren Brandon and Mia Half Brother Joe Felix and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mary's favorite pastime was dancing, and of course being around her friends. Her friends were such an important part of her life and was always there for them through thick and thin. Her favorite singer was Elvis Presley, but also loved Nat King Cole, Johnny Cash, Mariachis and all types of different genres thanks to her daughters. Thanks to all the different platforms, she loved watching movies and TV shows. Her favorite shows were Law and Order, Outlander and of course Ray Donovan. She enjoyed traveling to Australia, Mexico, Ireland, Italy, Niagara Falls CAN, Kona HI, Washington DC, and Pittsburgh PA but her favorite family trip was Memphis TN, to see Graceland Home of the King- Elvis Presley for her 80th birthday.

A visitation will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park - SkyRose Chapel, located at 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California, 90601, on December 12, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, followed by a Rosary from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Another visitation will occur from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The funeral service will take place at the same venue on December 13, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Mary Qureshi will be laid to rest at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Carnation Lawn, Section 24, Lot 5717, Space 2, near Gate Number 1, on December 13, 2025.