Jayden James Vallez

Jayden James Vallez

July 22, 2003 - March 3, 2021



"Come back. Even as a shadow. Even as a dream."



Jayden James Vallez was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A senior at Manzano High School expecting to graduate soon. We had many talks of his future, he was just so ready and excited to be done with school. He was considering auto mechanics or becoming an electrician.



Jayden had a smile that lit the room and world on fire. So bright, so beautiful, it was magnetic. His charisma allowed him to ease his way into many hearts. It also allowed him to weasel out of trouble with his teachers.



Jayden was raised as an only child, as his mother Nanette was also. Nanette being a teen when Jayden was brought into her arms. This made them an inseparable and bonded pair. Growing up together, trying to figure out how to navigate through the world and survive.

Their love and protection for one another was immeasurable. Very best friends, they never really needed words. They always knew what the other was thinking. So the words they did share was always witty banter filled with laughter. They were each other's comedic relief each day. They were each other's very favorite person.



Jayden is survived by his mother, father, step father, girlfriend, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends along with his prized possession puppy Stormy.



Jayden will be escorted by father Dominic Baca, Step father Michael Andazola, Cousin Marcos Gonzales and friends Jalen Sharts, Diego Armijo and Antwaan Wilson.



Celebration of Jaydens life will be held March 17th, 2021.

A viewing will be held at 10:00 am Legacy East Side Campus. Immediately following with a service, burial at sunset cemetery and reception following back at Legacy East Side Campus.



We would like to thank everyone of you for the immense generosity that has been shared.



Special thank you to Kimberly Wolff for her patience, guidance and skill to the help she provided through the planning. Stephanie Asher for assisting Kimberly with media, prints and slideshow. Raquel Holguin for her donation of flowers for Jayden's casket. Gabrielle Martinez for the surprise go fund me account made. That is something we never thought we would need but it was helped Jayden get the best.



To everyone who donated. Shared, thoughts, memories, pictures, prayers, food, flowers, cards, beautiful trinkets.There aren't enough words that would dojustice to thanks we have in our hearts.



Another special thank you to Larry H Miller Toyota Albuquerque Eubank&I-40 for providing the support and time needed for Michael and Nanette to grieve free of worry.



Please if you donate a meal or anything else write your name, address and dish you brought as Nanette would like to provide a proper thank you later.





"It is impossible to go on as you were before, so you must go on as you never have."