Natalia Anita (Natalie Ann) Vallejo was born August 13, 1954, to Pablo Vallejo and Tila Jimenez Vallejo. She was the seventh of eight children.

Although Natalie had married several times, her greatest joy was raising her children Tony and Erika, and later her only grandson Connor.

Natalie worked several jobs, always enjoying being in the public, whether at LaLonde Hotel, Lone Tree Inn, managing the Select Inn in Dickinson, ND, or at Loaf and Jug. Natalie’s last job was being Grandma to a grand dog named Tigger whom she spoiled every chance she could as they loved each other very much. She knew her customers, and always had a smile on her face and a smart comeback.

In September of 2017, Natalie had a stroke and was unable to return to work. But she still enjoyed visiting people and getting out whenever she could. By September of 2023, Natalie had to go to Billings and get stints placed in her heart as she was having heart issues. It was after this her health continued to decline, but she never gave up her fight.

Natalie lost the fight with her health on August 3, 2024. She had come home to Sidney and was surrounded by family who loved her very much.

Natalie is survived by her daughter, Erika; grandson Connor; siblings Bill (Doris), Angie, Pete (Jean), Adrian, and Lani (Frank); numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family (whether related by blood or by love).

Natalie was preceded in death by her parents Pablo and Tila, siblings Vicki, Rose and Frank, and her son Tony.

Anyone who met Natalie knew she always had a smile. She will be truly missed. Love you Turtle Turtle.