Joe 65, of El Dorado passed away at his family residence November 7th, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Earl Verbeck and Joseph Valdez Sr. Joe is survived by his mother Ramona Tripp-Verbeck, siblings Christina Buford, Annette Faircloth, Anthony Valdez, Joseph Valdez Jr. and Candace Kowalla as well as nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Joe had many friends and aquantinces and a large Native American family and was a fan of Elvis Presley, his favorite saying was "What's a shaken"! Joe enjoyed outdoor activities like gold panning and dredging and was a shade tree mechanic and didn't mind taking on a project that he could use his tools and knowledge as well as a big heart for his feline companions Charlie, Pinto & BJ.
The service will be a private ceremony with family and close friends on November 18th.
