Stephanie Valdez

Stephanie Valdez

Farmington - Stephanie Valdez, 50, of Farmington, New Mexico, took her newly found Savior's hand the morning of March 11, 2021.

Steph is survived by her son, Jarren Valdez; parents, Virginia and Keroy Valdez; sister, Cynthia Valdez; her special four-legged kids; Lester, Chester, Blu and Gizmo; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was greeted in heaven by her maternal grandparents, Willie and Nellie Harrison, Aunt Bessie Harrison, Uncles Max and Harry Harrison; her paternal grandparents, Sam and Esther Valdez, Aunt Florence and Uncle Harvey; Uncles Larry, Murray, Lawrence and Floyd Valdez, and her cousins, Desiree Valdez and Cody Dixon.

Steph was born on February 19, 1971 in Shiprock, New Mexico to Virginia and Keroy Valdez. She was Naneesht'ezhi Dine'e (Zuni Clan) and born for To'dichii'nii (Bitter Water Clan). Steph graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Business and Accounting. She described the happiest moments in her life as the birth of her son, Jarren and accepting the Lord as her Savior. She said, "I just got off the phone with Lynnae. She was really helpful and she talked with me about accepting. Today, as of 2 pm, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior."

Steph was a devoted mother and and an exceptional artist, especially her beadwork. She enjoyed; photography, beading, crafting, scrapbooking, traveling with her son, Jarren, fishing and watching movies. Three of her favorites were Brooklyn 99, Golden Girls and Seinfeld. Stephanie was a bright light in our world, and we will miss her infectious laugh. She will be forever loved and missed by all her family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 am, Saturday, March 27, 2021 at First Baptist Church, 200 W. Sycamore, Bloomfield, New Mexico.

Steph is in the care of her Aunt, Elaine Valdez, Desert View Funeral Home, North US Hwy 491, Shiprock, New Mexico (505) 368-4607.