DEBRA KATHLEEN 10/9/1975 - 6/16/2012 Debbie was a devoted loving wife to Matthew Valencia and a loving mother to Ethan, 14 years, and Sophia, six years. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She had many friends and no one was ever a stranger to her. She is survived by her mother, Kathleen Atkins; and mother-in-law, Velma Velador; siblings, Will Atkins and wife, Jen, Stephanie Hall and husband, Brad, Pamela Busenius and husband, Joe, Jim Atkins and wife, Barb, Joseph Atkins, Bill Atkins and wife, Shawna, Theresa Rausch, and Kim Rosingana; nephews and nieces in Washington; Trenton and Alyssa Hall, Joseph and Veronica Busenius, and Kiaya and William Atkins. She also had additional nephews and nieces on the Valencia side of the family. Debbie has favorite Uncle, Jim Gibbard, and had a favorite Aunt Adeline Lang, who preceded her in death. Debbie was a great team mom for her sons YAFL team, the Hawks and was team mom for two years and was an awesome cool mom to the boys. She made sure they had the best gifts and banquet at the end of the year. She was also known as the 'coolest' mom because she brought Ethan McDonald's during his last week in school. This year when Sophia was in Kindergarten, she was known as the mom that brought the best snacks. She was very proud of her two children and would do anything for them. Debbie recently graduated from CNM as a CNA and was starting a new job at the Medical Resort. Debbie planned to continue her education and become a Nurse. Memorial Services will be held Friday, June 22, 2012, 6:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, 3906 19th Avenue Southeast Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Contributions may be made to the Debra Valencia Memorial Fund at any Bank of Albuquerque branch. Please visit our online guestbook for Debbie at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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