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Henry Valdez Obituary
Henry Valdez born on May 20, 1939 in Garfield, New Mexico, passed away on November 1, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 72. Survived by his wife Manuela S. Valdez, of 47 years; father Carlos Valdez, four brothers, and four sisters. He loyally served and retired from United States Air Force for 20 years. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Castle Ridge Mortuary. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Divine Providence Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery; 11:45 a.m. where he will receive full US Air Force Military honors.
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for Henry Valdez
November 10, 2011
To the Valdez family. My deepest sympathy to all of you. May light perpetual shine upon you Henry. God bless you all
Patsy Romero
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Ben/Vangie Widner
November 10, 2011
Our prayers are with all the Valdez family in this time of your loss. May the great memories of Henry give you comfort.
Juan & Velda Torres
November 10, 2011
Im sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.
Joanne Ortega-Garcia
November 9, 2011
To the Valdez Family,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your son, brother and uncle.
You all are in my Thoughts and Prayers.
Thank you Henry, for your service and making our Country a safer place to live.
November 9, 2011
Our sympathy and prayers to the Valdez family. Thank you for serving and protecting the USA and making our country a safer place because of your service and love of country.
Sincerely, Edward R. Flores & Norma Alvarez-Flores
Sylvia Avalos Alvarado
November 9, 2011
To the Valdez Family: Our prayers are with you during the loss of your son, brother and uncle. I see Lucinda waiting with open arms for her son.
Jackie Alvarez
November 9, 2011
On behalf of my family, Jackie Alvarez and Debbie (Huffman) Alvarez, I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Valdez family. I send condolences to his wife and prayers for Henry.
Charlie Valdez
November 8, 2011
I will miss you greatly Uncle henry.
My love and prayers are with your wife in this time of loss.You were an amazing man and your memory will live on to brighten the lives of everyone
November 8, 2011
Our sympathy to the Valdez family and Henry's wife Mela for their great loss. We hope there's comfort in knowing Henry was well received. Charlie, Curly, and Lucinda and many others were there for the greeting, for sure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We're sure he will be missed. With deepest sympathy, Jan and Grace Pharis, Las Cruces, NM
Cindy Gonzales
November 7, 2011
I didn't know you very well but I do remember how funny you were. I pray for everyone's to have strength during this sad time. I hope his life will be celebrated and honored by all who knew him. RIP Uncle Ramon. Love Cindy Albuquerque NM
Danny Valdez Jr.
November 7, 2011
Heaven just got better.. Love you Uncle Henry. I can see it now you with my Grandma lou and Uncle Curly and Uncle Charile laughing and having a great time..
November 6, 2011
To my Loving Brother, I love you with all my heart, I will miss you always your loving sister Sally
November 6, 2011
To one of the best men I ever knew, a loving uncle and great mentor to everyone he ever met. With much love your nephew Ramon Martinez (Alamogordo, NM). From the Martinez Family.
Danny Valdez
November 6, 2011
To my dear brother, I will greatly miss our phone coversations , some sad, some encouraging but mostly laughter. Miss you brother. Love Danny
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