BORN
1946
DIED
2018
Juan Valdez Obituary
Corpus Christi, TX
1st Master Sergeant Juan Isidro Valdez, Sr., 71, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018. Juan, a Vietnam Veteran, devoted 20 years to the United States Army. He was a loving father, grandfather, husband, brother, friend, a talented musician, as well as, a mentor and inspiration to the countless lives he touched. Juan is preceeded in death by his father, Victoriano Valdez, his mother, Juana R. Valdez, his wife of 41 years and mother of his children, Grace Ann(Berglund)Valdez.
Survivors include: His wife, Gloria Valdez, one son, John I. (Oran Steiner) Valdez, two daughters, Jennifer I. (Bryon) Hudgins and Jeanna I. (Jesse) Gomez. Three grandsons, Jeremy I. Valdez, Roland Vigil, Jr, and Jacob B. Hudgins. Step-sons, Gabriel Chadis (Anna), Phillip Chadis (Natalie), Rudy Chadis Jr.,; three granddaughters, Ileana D. Valdez, Monica J. Valdez, and Sophie G. Hudgins. One great-grandson Alexander R. Valdez-Ortega. And numerous family members and friends that loved and adored him.
Funeral Services will be held at Guardian Funeral Home. Viewing will be Thursday, January 18, 2018 beginning at 5:00p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
There will be a Mass Friday, January 19, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by burial with full military honors at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Harold E. Berglund, III, Aaron Berglund, Sr., Christopher Cantu, John De Los Santos, Sr., Pablo Benavides IV, and Trinidad Salazar, Sr.
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Jerry Saldana
January 19, 2018
It is with great sadness that I read about the Passing of My Brother in Arms MR. Valdez or Sarge as I called him.
Thank you for your Service. I will always think fondly of our monthly pool games at My Father In-law's house.
May you forever be cradled in "GOD's" Loving Arms.
May "GOD's" Love and Peace blanket the heart of Sarge's Friends and Family.
Jerry
Elias M. & Amelia Campos
January 18, 2018
Juan, an Outstanding Soldier that served our Country with pride. The lord will guide you home, "the place he is keeping for you in heaven", where you will be supremely happy with our Lord Jesus Christ. In Jesus name we pray! (Juanie, Jennifer, Jeanna and extended family members our Condolences and prayers to you all! God Bless you all in this time of great sorrow.)
The Campos', Retired Army Master Sergeant Elias(Lee) and Amelia, Jacob and Zachary
Michele De Los Santos
January 18, 2018
My Uncle Juan was an awesome human being. He would give the shirt off his back to give to anyone who needed it. He meant so much to our family. I loved to hear him sing and play the accordion. I will always be proud of my uncle for serving our country for over 20 ys in the Army. Thank you for your service, Uncle Juan. I am going to miss you and love you always.
January 18, 2018
Thanks for your service and love for our nation.
R I P
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