Juan Dario Valdez, born on August 28, 1934, was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the age of 86 years old. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Socorro Garcia Valdez, his beloved parents, Dario and Luz Valdez and his sister, Chila Flores. He is survived by his daughters, Debra Valdez (Richard Garcia) and Patricia Puente (Roland). His Grandsons, Eric Roland Puente (MaryAnn Bauer), Brandon Troy Garcia (Diana), Bryan Matthew Puente (Yamileth Vazquez) and Great-Grandson, Garrett Troy Garcia. His siblings, Luz Valadez (Tony), Dora Valdez, Minnie Valdez and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Our Father, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa was a good man, he was amazing, caring, likeable, compassionate and selfless. Everything he did was unconditional, and he expected nothing in return. He was "our Rock" and "the Glue" that kept our family together. He will be greatly missed!

"They say there is a reason"

They say that time will heal,
But neither time nor reason,
Will change the way we feel.
For no one knows the heartache,
That lies behind our smiles.
No one knows how many times,
We have broken down and cried.
We want to tell you something,
Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa,
So, that there won't be any doubt…
"You are so wonderful to think of,
But so very hard to be without."

"We love you, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa! We will miss our family morning breakfasts with you!"