Vincent T. Valencia "Tiger" was born March 26, 1969 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Ty will be remembered for his love of his family and especially for his love of his children. He enjoyed spending time with everyone, flying kites, swimming with the kids, baking and being a fun-loving person.

Ty was preceded in death by his father, Richard Valencia; infant brother, Richard Valencia Jr; beloved sister, Janel Valencia; and by his grandparents, Bernie Duran Sr., Arturo and Eufelia Apodaca, Eliseo and Isabelita Valencia, Antonio and Florinda DeLara.

He is survived by his loving mother, Linda Valencia; treasured grandmother, Viola Duran; his partner, Sarah Lamb; two beautiful children, Miracle and Joshua; loving sister, Pamela Esquivel and husband Emilio; niece, Angelica Esquivel; nephews, Sergio Esquivel and Timothy Chavez; as well as many other family members and friends who loved and will miss him greatly.

Services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, NM., on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery.