Wilson - Valdivia
Shelly Wilson and Rito Valdivia were united in marriage Sept. 13, 2003, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Topeka.
The Rev. Joseph Chantos officiated at the at 1 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Roger and Juanita Wilson, Topeka.
The groom is the son of Wendy Rice, Topeka, and the late Rito Valdivia Sr.
Maid of honor was Robin Wilson, Topeka.
Also attending the bride were Marcella Haskell, Brooke Ramirez, Penny Helmick, Lori Spittles, Trisha Moore, Tamara Knepper, Shari Reynolds and Tami Rangel.
The best man was Justice Valdivia. Groomsmen were Jason Valdivia, Jesse Ramirez, Brian Alonzo, Damian Valdivia, Aaron Valdivia, Kent Bigham, Robert Munoz Jr., Rodney Munoz, Brian Ramirez, Marc Rangel, Sal Cruz and Joey Grier.
Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gonzales, Mr. and Mrs. Ediberto Gonzalez, Gary Guerrero and Linda Davis, Mr. and Mrs. John Nesbitt, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ramirez, Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Valdivia, Mr. and Mrs. Florencio Valdivia, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Valdivia.
Flower girls were D'mya Valdivia and Rachel Swickard.
Ring bearers were James Jenkins and Parker Ramirez.
The reception was in the Ag Hall at the Kansas Expocentre.
The couple reside in Topeka.
