The son of Joseph Steven Valenzuela (1896–1952) and Concepción "Concha" Reyes (1915–1987), he had two half-brothers, Robert "Bob" Morales (1937–2018) and Mario …

Irma was born in Los Angeles, is the youngest of the two Valens sisters, and is considered the Diva of the family. Irma loves to tell stories about Ritchie and one of her favorites is how …

Ritchie was Connie’s everything – her father figure, her brother, and her friend. She idolized Ritchie and his death devastated the quiet eight-year old. It hurt so much that Connie didn’t …

Aug 14, 2019 · Connie Valens, younger sister of rock and roll legend Ritchie Valens visited Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont on Tuesday to discuss her brother, and how losing him …

Aug 3, 2020 · Valens, who became a hit sensation with his track "La La Bamba" and was immortalized in the film of the same name, was only 17 when he died. His brother Bob …

Dec 4, 2024 · He had two half-brothers, i.e., the late Robert "Bob" Morales and Mario Ramirez. He also had two younger sisters named Connie and Irma. The famous musician was brought up …

She, being the younger sister of Ritchie Valens, has had to live it in real time. Valens, who currently resides in northwest Iowa, sat down with ListenIowa to give an inner perspective as …

Sep 18, 2018 · Morales, the older brother of famed musician Ritchie Valens, was an icon in his own right. He was immortalized in La Bamba by Esai Morales, who captured his grittiness and …

Sep 21, 2018 · Bob Morales, the older brother of rock legend Ritchie Valens, and who made a name for himself from Pacoima to Northern California during his own turbulent past, died …

Unfortunately, Bob Morales, the older brother of rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Ritchie Valens, passed away on September 15, 2018, at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by his family on social media.