Erasmo Valencia has sadly passed away. Erasmo died at age 38 as a result of a fire at a multi-family home. The incident occurred at 23 N. Michigan Ave. in Shelby
Shelby-Benona firefighters arrived at the scene and found him trapped on the second floor of the structure. Shelby-Benona firefighters rescued him and transported him to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Our prayers and condolence are with the family of the deceased during this difficult time.
We’ll keep you updated when further information on service and memorial becomes available. In the meantime, we ask for your help and ask that you keep the family in your prayers as they deal with this unimaginable tragedy and grieve the death of a genuinely exceptional human being.