Born June 12, 1947 in Yuba City, California, John went Home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2010 in Sacramento, California. Preceded in death by his brothers Charles Valencia and Fred Espinosa, John is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Lynda, his 4 children Johnny Jr., Angelique, Juliana, and Jessie; grandchildren Gabriel, Marciana, Geno, and Marissa; His mother Mary H. Sadia, sister Dolores Villegas, brother Tony Valencia, and a host of loving family and friends. A native of California, John graduated from Christian Brothers High School and pursued his interest in mechanics. In June of 1973 he met the love of his life Lynda Darlene Reynolds and married her one month later. He was a skilled craftsman constructing beautiful bead work, and custom bicycles. He was a friend to all, a good guy, great father, and a happy, handsome jokester. He will be dearly missed.