Name: Lying in State for Mary Ann Valdez
Start: 2017-04-06T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-04-07T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Porter Loring Mortuary North

Mary Ann Valdez, 39, of Fort Worth and formerly of San Antonio, died on Friday, March 31, 2017, in Fort Worth, Texas. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio. Interment: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Rosary: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Porter Loring North Chapel, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio. Mary Ann and Michael will be in state from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at Porter Loring North. Family was very important to her. Mary Ann loved to support her children attending sporting events and tournaments. She was like a mom to all of her children's friends. She loved to exercise, enjoyed running and participated in several 5K's with her daughter, Harley. A few that she enjoyed were Color Me Rad, Cowtown, and she even ran a marathon. Mary Ann loved motorcycles and enjoyed riding with her husband Michael. She and Michael collected Harley Davidson tee-shirts from all over the world. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and Spurs fan, attending many of the games. Mary Ann loved and helped everyone and was always happy and outgoing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Officer Michael Anthony Valdez; and her uncle, Margarito Gutierrez. Survivors: She is survived by her daughters, Marisa Ramos and Harley Ann Valdez; parents, Janie Ramos and Isidro Ramos; brothers, Isidro Ramos III and Jesse Ramos; aunts, Terry Hernandez, Frances Esteves, Maria Vela; uncles, Jesse Gutierrez and his wife, Anita, and Mayo Gutierrez; numerous nieces and nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Apr. 5, 2017.

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Maria Tovar

April 14, 2017

I love you and I will miss you. You were such a beautiful person inside and out. May you rest in peace.

Cynthia Zuniga

April 7, 2017

Marisa,
I was saddened to hear of your parents passing. I pray that your beautiful memories of time spent with them bring a smile to your face, and peace to your heart. You will be in my prayers. My deepest condolences to you and your entire family.

Frankie/Karen Ventrca

April 6, 2017

You are missed!

Deacon Larry Brisiel, St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

April 5, 2017

On behalf of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, we express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Ann during this difficult time. It is our prayer that she will rest in peace and experience the eternal glory of God's Kingdom.

Rachel Martinez

April 5, 2017

My heart goes out to the kids and family. I pray for guidance and healing during this difficult time for them, hoping the words I say bring some peace to you all. Mary Ann was so nice and always smiling, our daughters (Harley & Ciara) are good friends, so I would always see her at Harley's games. She had a strong spirit and was always a sweetheart to the kids, always watching out for them. She is truly going to be missed. To the kids, remember your parents by honoring them with the wonderful, though short, life they gave you, it doesn't stop here, keep what they taught you alive. Be strong for one another, take one day at a time and know you're not alone, you all have family and friends here that love & support you.

Evelyn Martinez

April 5, 2017

Mary Ann it tears me apart to know what has happen to you. But I'm at ease because you left with the man you love. I hope you fly free honey & rest assure your daughters will be well taken care of by your momma. I hope & pray Marisa draws near us. You were a wonderful Mom sweetie & you wil dearly be missed. God guide you in your new journey sweetie. I love you Mejia...

Terrie Ramirez

April 4, 2017

Michael and Mary Ann, as individuals, you each had your passions backed up by your great characters. Together, you had a bond that was bigger than life itself. Your smiles in every photograph ever taken are proof of all the love and happiness you had in your lives.

To both families of these two amazing people, may God fill you with His grace and comfort.
To the children of Michael and Mary Ann, may you all find the strength to carry out your lives filled with dreams and hopes with the dignity, perseverence, and high standards your parents taught you. And if you need anything, remember, there's a whole village that is eager to help you, including me.

Words cannot begin to express how much we love you and will miss you both. Until we meet again.

Terrie Ramirez and family

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