Elias Valdez – Age 94 a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents: Maria Tonita and Benseslado Valdez. He is survived by his only brother, Don Valdez of Ojo Caliente; sisters-in-law: Stella Valdez of Ojo Caliente and Eleanor Valdez of Colorado; and numerous other relatives and friends. Recitation of the rosary will be held on Monday Jan. 16, and Tuesday Jan. 17, at 7:00 pm at Block-Salazar Mortuary in Espanola. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday Jan. 18, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ojo Caliente. Burial will follow at the Ojo Caliente Cemetery. The family of Elias Valdez has placed their trust in the Rivera family of Block-Salazar Mortuary of Espanola 753-2288 or 800-443-4854