Antonio Valdez

Antonio (Tony) A. Valdez, age 81, of Los Ojos, NM passed away November 15, 2020.

Antonio was born in Cebolla, NM to Antonio and Vicentita Valdez on April 23, 1939. He graduated from Tierra Amarilla High School and went on to serve in the United States Army, where he proudly earned his wings as part of the 82nd Airborne Division. He lived in Santa Fe and worked for the State of New Mexico at the Department of Transportation for 28 years. He enjoyed camping, hunting and golfing when he was not tinkering in his garage or vending at local flea markets.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sons Antonio Jr., Miguel, and Manuel, and his grandsons; Stephen and Dominic.

He is survived by his wife; Lupe, son; Albert, daughters; Alicia, Anna and Arlene, 5 grandsons, 1 great grandson, and 4 siblings.

Services are pending at this time.

The family has entrusted the care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola. Please visit www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com to share you condolences, stories, and pictures.