A public funeral Mass for Fernando Valenzuela — beloved Mexican-born pitcher, Dodgers legend and the inspiration for “Fernandomania” — will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.
Valenzuela died of an undisclosed illness on Oct. 22 at age 63. His death left Dodgers fans in mourning across Los Angeles, and Valenzuela was remembered numerous times during this year’s World Series games and at the Dodgers’ subsequent victory celebrations.
His funeral procession will begin at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday and be followed by a public Mass with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.