Steven Ryan Valenzuela-Hughes, 27

April 10, 2017

Steven Ryan Valenzuela-Hughes, a 27-year-old Latino male, died Monday, April 3, after being shot in Santa Clarita, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

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Steven Ryan Valenzuela-Hughes was more than just a documented "Brown Familia" gang member. He was also my son, a father of 2 beautiful children, a brother to Manuel, Amanda and Ashley and a dear friend to many. He had a wonderful heart with big dreams. His childhood was wonderful, played baseball for many years here in Canyon Country from little league to travel ball all the way through high school. Was a pitcher for Golden Valley. Played Football at both Canyon and Golden Valley. He is a graduate of Golden Valley's first graduation class. Has a black belt in Karate with the ATA, was involved in many tournaments. As a parent I kept him busy. Moved to Santa Clarita to get away from high crime areas. We do our best for our kids. Then one day life changes and they meet someone who gives them a different path to follow. He always was a loyal, good hearted man and he loved his kids who now need to grow without him. No matter who Steven was, he was murdered by a coward who wouldn't even show his face, over what, an area, a crossed off message. To this man I pray daily he feels the suffering I do, not to die but to feel sorrow and loss. I will always miss my son....

— Angela Hughes April 28, 2017 at 2:10 p.m.