On Friday, August 23, 2013, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved fiance of Ellen O’Brien; father of Kasey Jane Alexis (Michael) and Francisco Robert Valeda, III; former husband of Kathryn M. Valeda; brother of Alice, Gil, Maria, Emilita, Ditas, Ray and the late Jimmy and Lynn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Friday, August 30, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association , Washington DC-MD Office, 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 1005, Washington, DC 20036.