Webjun 11, 2018 · born richard steven valenzuela on may 13, 1941, in pacioma, california; Died on february 3, 1959, in clear lake, iowa. Webat the age of 17, ritchie valens was killed in a plane crash on february 3, 1959, along with buddy holly, j. Richardson (the “big bopper”), and pilot roger peterson. Webfeb 3, 2006 · ritchie valens, pacoima’s favorite son and america’s first latino rock star, died in the iowa plane crash that also killed buddy holly and j. p.
