Gladys K. Valenzuela, 45, of Farmington, beloved wife of Mark Vieira, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington. She was born in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, daughter of Abraham Valenzuela and Marie Collazo.

Gladys was very compassionate, straightforward, full of energy, and free spirited. She was a loving mother , daughter, sister , partner and loyal friend.

Besides her beloved soulmate Mark, and her parents Abraham and Marie, she is survived by her son Johnny Silva of Farmington, and her brother Christopher A. Collazo of New Britain, and Lisa Valenzuela of New York.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield, CT

The funeral will be held Friday February 23, 2024 at Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, from 10 am to 12 pm with a prayer service at 12 Noon. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford.