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Dolores "Lola" Valdez
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Dolores Valdez Obituary
Dolores Valdez, lovingly known as Lola, passed away on May 31, 2024, in San Antonio, TX, at the age of 71. Lola was a strong woman who cherished her family deeply.
She is survived by her only daughter Roxanne Stratmann, granddaughters Riley Stratmann and Reagan Stratmann, as well as her
Oldest sister, Vera Wetterneck, Oldest brother Anthony "Tony" Valdez, and sisters "Gracie" Colunga, Armandina "Irma" Guerrero, Elsie "Mae" Mylius, Mary "Beatrice" Olivares, and Evangelina "Vangie" Valdez. She loved and cared for all her nieces, nephews, brother and sister in laws. She cared and loved her ex-husband Robert Cruz and the Cruz family.
Lola was preceded in death by her brother Chavel "Bobo" Valdez Jr., mother Ignacia Valdez, brother Johnny Valdez, and father Chavel Valdez Sr.
Dolores attended Alamo City Church, where she was baptized. She often volunteered at Temple Baptist Church's thrift store. She enjoyed traveling and viewing the ocean. Lola and her daughter shared a love for movie marathons, especially musician biopics, survival, and sea-related films. She appreciated good music and would sing to her grandchildren even making her own lullabies up. She embarked on road trips across many states with her sister Mae and took a cruise with her brother Tony and his wife Elaine. Lola also cherished her Vegas trips with Vangie and Irma.
Viewing and services for Lola will be held on Wednesday, June 12th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Baptist Temple Church, 901 E. Drexel in San Antonio, TX, with the service following from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. at Meadowlawn Memorial Park, 5611 E. Houston St. in San Antonio, TX.
Baptist Temple Church, located at 901 E. Drexel in San Antonio, TX, is assisting with the funeral arrangements. Lola will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
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Veronica Stark
December 11, 2024
Condolences to my Aunt Lola's family and the Valdez family. Though we never knew each other but it looks like you lived a beautiful life. Chavel Valdez Jr was my father. It was nice to see glimpses of a family I've never been able to get to know. I wish you all peace and happiness. I've lived in Spring, TX for the last 23 years and would love for anyone to reach out. [email protected]
Roxanne Stratmann
July 7, 2024
Today I am 42. Thank you for choosing to be my mom. It feels weird to not have you call today. I know you love me then and forever. How can I not remember you on the day I was born. Until I see you again I hold on to the memories.
Evangelina Ellis
June 30, 2024
I can't get you out of my mind sister I miss you so much it's not fair but I guess my life is still supposed to be here on this terrible world God only knows.
Nicole flores
June 18, 2024
Margaritas at Market square June 2022. this was the last photo we took with Aunt Lola. We had a good time on sunday..laughing and sharing memories
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nick flores
June 13, 2024
Dolores you were a wonderful sister in law and god bless you for being there for my daughters and your sister angie , may you finally have the peace you needed
Roxanne Stratmann
June 12, 2024
Made this tribute to my mom.
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Elisa Guessford
June 12, 2024
Condolences to Delores´ family and all who loved her. May the Lords mercy bring peace and comfort to all who morn her passing.
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Evangelina Ellis
June 11, 2024
Beautiful memories of my sister lola with her nieces and our beloved mother and the rest of her loving family members
Evangelina Ellis
June 11, 2024
This is the way we always.
Were. The 3 musketeers. Loving memories.
Evangelina Ellis
June 11, 2024
Just hanging with you're 2 nieces and you're baby sister. This memories will never be forgotten. Lola.
Love you.
Melissa Brittine
June 10, 2024
Aunt Lola,
It seems like just yesterday you made Jay and me your famous peanut butter and banana sandwich on raisin bread. We always had so much fun with you! You made us laugh all the time! I thank God to have had you in my life. I will forever love you and carry you in my heart! Roxanne and Uncle Robert, I am sending prayers of comfort and peace. I love you all and know that Aunt Lola will be with you forever in spirit. God Bless.
Love Cousin Missy.
Ecclesiastes 12:7-"Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it"
Roxanne Stratmann
June 10, 2024
Roxanne Stratmann
June 10, 2024
Roxanne Stratmann
June 10, 2024
Mom we had been thinking of the date you were baptized and the pictures. Sure enough you lead dad to finding them. September 29, 2013.
Nicole flores
June 5, 2024
Aunt Lola, the fight is over now your battle has been won. i´m sorry for the pain. I´m sorry I couldn´t take it away but all your loving memories will stay with me in my heart especially our first RV roadtrip to Disneyland. You would tell us stories while my dad and uncle Robert would drive. I know we will see you again, but for now you will be with with us in spirit and in our hearts love you, your niece, Nicole
Evangelina Ellis
June 5, 2024
Rest in peace sister you will always be in my heart. I know you were always watching out for us now you are cheering us on from heaven. I won´t say goodbye. I will say see you later sister thank you thank you our secret code. I love you, sister.
Larry Wetterneck
June 4, 2024
She was a nice babysitter for me when I was a little biy. She would help me color ins8de the lines and we played records too. I wish we had been closer as adults. Sorry for the loss to her family.
Michael Mattingly
June 4, 2024
I'm sorry for your loss. I only have good memories of her.
Carla Reyes
June 4, 2024
She was a loving and strong woman.
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