Kathryn A. Valdez

1949 - 2016

Kathryn A. Valdez obituary, 1949-2016, San Antonio, TX

BORN

1949

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Porter Loring Mortuary McCullough

1101 McCullough Ave.

San Antonio, Texas

Kathryn Valdez Obituary

November 2, 1949 - October 31, 2016
Kathryn A. Valdez, age 66, passed away on October 31, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born to Herbert and Annie Kelley on November 2, 1949 and was the oldest of 4 siblings.

Kathy was raised on Columbus Street near Santa Rosa Hospital in the loving home of her grandparents Sam and Isabel Madrid. After attending St. Mary's Catholic School, she graduated from Fox Tech High School and on August 3, 1968 married the love of her life, Pablo "Paul" Valdez. Kathy was a committed Army wife, spending two and half years in Okinawa, Japan, and two tours with her husband in Germany. During her time in Germany, she became actively involved with the community library, eventually dedicating 28 years of her career as a Library Technician at various Army Posts. She was assigned to the Medical Library in Wilford Hall at Lackland Air Force Base where she retired in 2010.

Kathy LOVED Fiesta and began a tradition of camping out with Paul to purchase parade tickets for her family and extended family, a tradition which is now carried on by the younger generation of cousins and friends. She and Paul would celebrate Fiesta by staying at the Downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel for several days to be close to the action. Throughout the years she helped Paul build his collection of over 600 Fiesta Medals, many of which he wore proudly each year on his Fiesta vest. In true Fiesta and San Antonio spirit, Kathy was a fan of a good margarita. She would always sample the margaritas at any restaurant she visited.

Although she was not formally trained as an architect, Kathy designed and oversaw improvements to the home that she shared with Paul, including a renovation of her kitchen and construction of an outdoor patio where she enjoyed countless hours watching birds and deer.

Sharing the family's heritage was important to Kathy. She repeated stories about her ancestors that she heard from her elders growing up so that younger family members could know and appreciate their roots. Kathy took pride in her grandchildren and found great joy in all of their accomplishments.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Paul;2 daughters Patricia Valdez (Seth Clark) and Pauline Valdez (Garrett Moench); grandchildren Elizabeth Zertuche, Victoria Zertuche, Matthew Zertuche, and Madelyne Newberry; and her youngest and precious granddaughter Isabella Moench; siblings Robert Villarreal (Barbara), Kristine Kelley, and Javier Salas; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and life-long friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 6:00 P.M. at Porter Loring on McCullough.

ROSARY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
7:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING CHAPEL

MASS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016
10:00 A.M.
SAN FRANCESCO DI PAOLA CATHOLIC CHURCH
205 PIAZZA ITALIA
Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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She was a great friend and she would help me if I needed it. I will forever miss her.

Kamia L

November 8, 2016

My sincere condolences to the Valdez Family. Kathy and I have been friends since High School and have kept in touch. It saddens my heart that she has left us. But she is now in the arms of our Lord. I miss you Kathy.. until we meet again..

Frances (Fran) Monita

Friend

November 8, 2016

Thank you for the many conversations, discussions we had on fb. Thank you for giving me the privilege of getting to know you that morning at Mi. Tierra. I pray for your family and trust the Lord has you by the hand leading you to paradise. God Bless your family and may your memories forever be in our hearts.

Ben Dominguez

November 8, 2016

Kathy, you were a wonderful person and friend.
I met you at Fox Tech High School, and then again in Okinawa.
We've been in touch since you found me through the internet about 1992.
Then years later, we met again. My wife Emi & I and my San Antonio family,
brothers and sisters, met you during Fiesta Week - that was a great day!
Now God will meet you and will take care of you and someday,
all your friends will be there.
May the love of God help you Paul and your family heal the pain of losing
someone so dear. God be with you.

Tim & Emi Aldape and Family

Friend

November 7, 2016

Our condolences to the Family of Kathy Valdez.
Kathy is in our prayers.
From the Family of the late Mike Madrid Garcia (Cathy, Michael, Peter and David Garcia - San Antonio)

Catherine Garcia Garza

Family

November 7, 2016

Rest In Peace Dear Sister. You're loved and you will be missed.

Robert Villarreal

Brother

November 7, 2016

A Lanier Classmate. Will always remember her as a smart sweet lady. Her family is in my prayers. May her soul rest in the peace of our Lord. Signed, Lidia Martinez King-Doi

Lidia King

Classmate

November 5, 2016

Kathy and I met a very long time ago, in Okinawa. We immediately became fast friends and the memories of that time with her I shall always cherish. She had such joy in her heart and an easy laugh. I feel very lucky to have known her and I am very thankful to have reconnected with her a few years ago. My deepest sympathies to Paul and the girls and her entire family. I will always remember her and the great times we had together.

Bev Provines

November 5, 2016

Kathy Ann Kelley Valdez... I'm still in shock and can't believe you're gone. I was so fortunate to visit with you and talk to you even though you were slipping away. I know you could hear me. I'll cherish the memory we had as little kids at your parent's home on Commerce and New Braunfels...then reconnecting when our Grandma Kelley passed away in 1996 and staying in each other's lives from then on...we miss your Facebook posts and I know Paul will miss the love of his life! Rest in peace Kelley girl!!! Love you!

JoAnn Kelley Henderson

Family

November 4, 2016

My dearest cousin, I will always treasure our times around the table discussing and recording our family history with your mom. I will always be grateful for the fiesta traditions you started and for which we can now pass down to our children. Most of all, I will always be thankful that the Lord God put you into my life to always greet me with a smile and a warm hug. You will truly be missed. Until we meet again.
- Your cousin Vince.

Vincent Madrid

Family

November 4, 2016

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6:00 p.m.

Porter Loring Mortuary McCullough

1101 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212

Nov

8

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Porter Loring Mortuary McCullough

1101 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212

Nov

9

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church

205 Piazza Italia, San Antonio, TX

Nov

9

Interment

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

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1101 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212

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