Manuel Leon "Bunky" Valdez

Uncle Bunky you were loved by all who know you and all the lives you touched. I want to thank you for being my uncle and all the joy you brought to me and my Family. I rember the time I told you about my daughter Andrea when she was young beating on the pots and pans the sounds she made you told me that she must have the rhythm and when she got older put her music class. I well miss you and Love you alway Andy Paul ^i^

Uncle Bunky you were loved by all who know you and all the lives you touched. I well never forget you and the joy you brought to my life. I still rember the time when I told you about my daughter Andrea beating on the post and telling you about the sounds she made you told me that she must have the rhythm. Thank you for bening my uncle.

So many sweet memories to mention here.The angels were singing when you were born and those same angels were there to usher you in to heaven.always in my heart.your sister

To the families of Bunky, please know how sorry I am for your loss and may you find the strength to carry on during this trying period.

I am proud to have been part of the Bunky Valdez Orchestra in the late 80's thru the 90's as the "young" bass player. I learned a lot from his musicianship and he was role model as a true gentleman at all times showing love, respect and genuine concern for his fellow man. When I told Mariko (r.i.p.), who was the mother of my 2 daughters that...

Our condolences to the family. We know your playing your horn for The Big Guy right now Uncle Bunky!!
Joe, Mollie, Charmaine, Ramon
Bakersfield, CA

Oh, what beautiful music he played. He played at many of my class reunions and for the "La Dona''s Club when I lived in Bakersfield. He had a wonderful repitoire of tunes and he played romantic music...he played "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White"....so nice..;.Also "Aribba".

He will be Missed.

My sincere condolences to the Valdez and Garone families. I was the Third Grade teacher of John Garone, Jr. In order to have special, individual recognition, each student was assigned a "Klassy Kid" week during which he could invite the MOST inspirational and special person in his life into our classroom. John chose to invite his grandfather, Bunky Valdez, to be his guest. I will never forget the day John walked Bunky to the front of our Third Grade classroom, put his arm around Bunky's...

I will forever remember the fountain of information you could give with your sharp mind and memory. I especially remember at Uncle Tony's funeral afterward at Juanita's house you sat for almost an hour and told me stories about my Dad (Lee) when he was a child and when he was in the military. Thank you for the memories. You will be missed on earth and a Blessing in Heaven....

music was your gift and your legacy........the music is waiting and so...the brothers are on stage and waitin rest in peace UNCLE BUNKY your on love you N.V. Solano xoxoxo