Fernando Valenzuela Funeral Mass

The Funeral Mass for Fernando Valenzuela will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The service will also be streamed live online.

Attendance Details:

• The Mass is open to the public, but indoor seating will be limited. An outdoor viewing area with seating will be available on the plaza for overflow guests.
• Due to capacity limitations, we highly encourage everyone to consider watching the Mass online.

Transportation and Parking:

•  Attendees are strongly advised to park in nearby lots, use public transportation or ride-share services to reach the Cathedral.

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Valenzuela, a left-handed Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, enthralled baseball fans with a windup that produced his signature screwball as a 20 year old in 1981. The Los Angeles Dodgers star won the Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Awards in 1981, when “Fernandomania” made him a household name and filled ballparks. He pitched for the Dodgers through 1990. His survivors include his wife, Linda; four children, Fernando Jr., Ricardo, Linda and Maria Fernanda; and seven grandchildren.

The cover of the October 24, 2024 edition of LA Times featured a black and white photo of Fernando, at the height of his fame, celebrating during the 1981 season. In his team locker, he had taped images of La Virgen de Guadalupe and El Santo Niño de Atocha.