Emily Valadez

A native Houstonian, Emily was born February 7, 1921 to Jose Cruz and Maria Silva Sanchez. She was one of nine children.

Emily married Manuel Valadez on June 7, 1940. She worked with him to grow a successful business, J & V Tool and Die while raising their four children.

Emily will always be remembered for her persistence in making sure all of her children, grandchildren and family were the best they could be while at the same time understanding the importance of family.

Emily lived a full life and left her family knowing that she loved each of them with a full heart.

Emily is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Manuel Valadez, her brothers, Tony, Jesse and sisters, Aurora, Hardy, Josie, Esther and her beloved children Manuel Jr. and Michael.

Emily is survived by her children Elizabeth Alvarado and husband Phillip, Bill Valadez and wife Lynda, Cindy Valdez and husband Gary and CDR John Valadez, USN (Ret) and wife Kelly, her grandchildren Phillip Alvarado, Matthew Valdez and wife Kelley, Lauren Greenwood and husband John, SSG Michael Valadez, USA, Jacob Valadez and Bailey Valadez and great grandson Jackson Valdez.

Emily leaves behind two brothers, Charles Sanchez of Houston and Roy Sanchez of California along with numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their deepest thanks and heartfelt gratitude to Patty Baena and Elizabeth Flores. They came into the family and helped take care of Emily. They loved her like a family member. In the last few days, we also had the support of Mintu, Tiffany and Amy from Bethel Hospice to assist and provide comfort to Emily and also gave guidance to the family.

Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm with a rosary at 7pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Brookside Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 10am in the Family Chapel of Brookside Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery, located at 3506 N. Main St. Houston, Texas.