Daniel Amos Valdez, age 69, of Houston, Texas left this world suddenly on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Daniel was born at Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas on February 7, 1953 to Amos and Lucy Valdez. Growing up in the community of El Dorado where he was surrounded by many life long friends. He followed in his father's footsteps at a young age working side by side with his dad and uncles in the family owned trucking business. After graduating La Puente High School in California, he returned to Houston in 1973 where he would meet the love of his life, Niecie (Karen) Davenport or as he sometimes called her "Sissy"! His favorite pursuits were hunting, fresh and salt water fishing, being outdoors, where he found he enjoyed it with Niecie. They fell in love and married on November 28, 1975. After 46 years of marriage and the fruitfulness of their love, Daniel's legacy will continue to carry on for many years through their seven beautiful children, 24 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Karen “Niecie” Valdez, children Marissa (Johnny) Moreno, Jason (Mayra) Valdez, Michelle (Jose) Rodriguez, Ashley Valdez, Daniel (Yuliana) Valdez, Cassandra Valdez, Jasmine (Luis Sanchez) Valdez. Grandchildren Jessica (Chris) Geist, Joey, Danny, and Michael Moreno; Justin Garza, Joshua, Nicholas, & Ryan Valdez; Matthew, Joseph, & Analeyce Rodriguez; Destinee, Azaria & Ezekiel Galindo, Josiah Rodriguez; Christian, Fabian, Vivian, & Ian Valdez; Aniah & Liam Valdez, Jaylen & Leah Torres. Great grandchildren Sophia and Christopher Geist; Amy, Aubrey, Addilyn & Noah Garza. He also leaves to cherish his memory sisters Katherine (George) Prado & Cheryl (Michael) Barsanti. Also an abundance of cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Lucy Valdez; and grandson Nathaniel Rodriguez.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Valdez family.
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