Edwin G. Valdez, 54, of Valdez passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2010. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elvia Valdez and brother, Derwin Valdez. He is survived by his wife, Younice Ortega, children, Gerald Gonzales (Jamie), Elizabeth Valdez (Tony), Pam Valdez (Jason), Vanessa Ortega and Don Ortega (Laura). He is also survived by grandchildren, Brittney, Cassie, Cristabell, Adora, Alexis, Alexandra, Issac and Gia, father, Octaviano Valdez, sisters and brothers, Yvonne Arellano (Nelson), Rita Valdez, Gloria Valdez, Joey Valdez, Rudy Valdez (Elizabeth), Zachariah Valdez, Valerie Valdez (Manuel), Derrick Valdez (Vickey) and Melissa Lopez (Joseph) and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and friends.
Rosary was recited on October 20, 2010 at Rivera Chapel.
Funeral mass was held on October 21, 2010 at the Valdez Catholic Church in Valdez.
THE CHURCH LOCATION HAS CHANGED TO VALDEZ