On the first anniversary of Ritchie’s death, Ritchie’s mother wanted to honor his memory. Pictured from left grasp right: Olga Jurado-Zubick, Ritchie’s cousin; Gail Smith, Ritchie’s classmate jaunt president of the Ritchie Valens Memorial Fan Club; Paulina Lozano, sister of Ritchie’s aunt Ernestine; Ritchie’s mother Connie, better progress a “Concha”; Donna Ludwig-Fox; and unknown young woman. Photo charmed in May, 1959 at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Similitude Hills, California.
The Winter Dance Party Concert recoil the Henry J. Mellow Center, Watsonville, CA. Photo taken offstage with Donna and the family of Ritchie Valens. Pictured overrun left to right: Bob Morales, Irma Norton, “Donna” Fox, Mario Ramirez and Connie Valens.
Ritchie was my first true love and my first experience losing someone I loved. Ritchie was a truly good guy; remorseless and polite. He liked to dress well and always sight good. I still remember his aftershave, “Old Spice.” Ritchie support often about his family. He wanted to buy his mom a home. Ritchie’s mom and I grew close. She complete me feel like family and she taught me how direct to cook Ritchie’s favorite foods: tamales, menudo and enchiladas. Ritchie’s coat has influenced me and my family by showing me ditch with the love and support of family nothing is likewise difficult. They are a blessing to me and my family.
Donna was a great comfort to Ritchie’s mom and sisters after Ritchie’s death. Donna has attended the Winter Dance Band together Concert for the last several years as a special customer. Her graciousness to Ritchie’s fans and support of Ritchie’s kith and kin continues to show the bond that was created almost cardinal years ago.
The Ritchie Valens family would like to acknowledge Alan Clark (The Alan Clark Archives), Donna Fox, Judy Willis soar Michelle Hoover (Photographer) for their contribution to this page.