Valeria Alvena Cheek sadly passed away on January 2, 2024, at the age of 60. She was born to Charles F. Ridinger and Maria D. Ridinger (Cisneros) on August 10, 1963, in Lawrence, Kansas. Valeria is survived in life by her eight children, Katie, Joshua, Jessica, Amanda, Samantha, Rachel, Bo, and William, along with 22 grandchildren and four great grandchildren and three siblings, Morris Archuleta, Sharon Ridinger, and Charles E. Ridinger. Also surviving of the home is her lifelong partner, Richard Walker III, Sasha and Bam, her two dogs. She was proceeded in death by her parents, and sister Corrine J. Torneden.
Valeria had a big family and she loved to cook. She enjoyed telling stories from her childhood, especially the ones that involved her grandmother Alvena Ridinger, whom she shares a namesake with.
Val may u spread ur big beautiful wings and fly high with gods army ID like to thank u for giving my Lil man a family that truely loved him threw thick and thin one that never faltered to speak/show him unconditional love one he could depend on when everyone else had failed him ….. May u rest in peace and much Love ππ©΅ππ©΅
Valerie left a mark in my life, and I will forever be grateful for having to opportunity to have spent time with her.
Fly high beautiful!
My sincere condolences and wishes for peace at this time to her family and friends.
Rick Iβm so sorry for this loss it has hit everyone hard she was a major part of all our lives and her presence will most definitely be missed it wonβt be the same with out her especially for you and her kids
I am so sorry, Rick. I am thinking of you and your extended family.
Condolences to the entire family. May God strengthen you all.