He was born to Trinidad Dominguez Valdivia Avila and Juan Valdivia on March 21, 1942, in Bradley, California. He later moved to Beaumont, California where he met his loving wife, Laura Valdivia. Together they had four children; Elizabeth Garcia, Carolyn Patino, Frank Valdivia Jr., and Yolanda Henderson. Frank worked for the City of Beaumont while going to college to pursue a career as an electrician and eventually worked for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He received his 50 year pin this year.
Frank loved; watching True Crime, the History channel, telling his grandchildren stories that often led to life advice, and watching Dodgers baseball and Rams football. Frank was an avid golfer and also enjoyed playing baseball with the Coyotes. He was also known for his willingness to help others, his honesty, and his patience. He enjoyed cooking and making his phenomenal chili con carne, and using tabasco sauce on almost every meal.
During his final years, he cared for his grandson Angelo who he referred to as his "Sidekick", and was cared for dearly by his wife.
Frank is predeceased by his mother, Trinidad Dominguez Valdivia Avila, his father, Juan Valdivia, and his sister Beatrice Martinez. He is survived by his wife Laura Valdivia, sisters, Jessie Heredia, Juanita Flores, Cecilia Avila, Susie Cannady, brothers Paul D. Avila and George Avila. He also leaves behind fifteen grandchildren and over twenty four great-grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends, and neighbors.
Frank was a longtime member of the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Beaumont, California. A rosary will be held at 10:30AM and mass at 11:00AM on Monday, January 9, 2023 with a reception to follow at Noble Creek Park in Beaumont.
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