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Willie Valdez, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Visitation will be held all day Sunday, October 5, 2014 at the funeral home with a rosary to follow at 6:00p.m. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 6, 2014 at St. Mary’s Church with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
Willie was born on October 9, 1934 in San Angelo, TX to Adolph and Minnie Valdez.
Willie was very devoted to his family and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed time spent with family and put his family first even above his own needs. He always had a kind word for everyone and never had anything negative to say. He greeted everyone with a smile and was highly thought of by all who knew him
He was an avid follower of the Dallas Cowboys and he never missed a game! Willie was also very talented and it showed through his drawings and paintings. He loved the outdoors, fishing, reading, and enjoyed listening to country music. Willie also loved all animals.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Ramona Valdez in 1999.
He is survived by his sons, Daniel Valdez of San Angelo, Thomas Valdez and fiancé Karla Geer of Austin; daughters, Denise Valdez of San Angelo, Laura Valdez of Austin; sisters, Catherine Valdez of San Angelo, Ida Martinez of San Angelo, Norma Basquez of San Angelo, Mae Guajardo of San Diego, CA; granddaughter, Kimberly Valdez of Houston; great granddaughter, Priscilla Valdez of Houston; many nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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