April 16,1935 - June 14,2021
Gerardo M. Valdez was born to Ignacio Valdez and Socorro Muguia on April 16, 1935 in Pesqueira, Sonora, Mexico. Gerardo went with the Lord on June 14,2021 surrounded by loving family.
He is survived by his loving and patient Wife, Felicitas C. Valdez whom he met in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico during a Halloween party where Felicitas found her prince charming and Gerardo found love at first sight. The two have stayed side by side for 63 years. Brother and step brother of Gerardo are Alberto and Oscar Francisco Valdez (Rosario Valdez). Sons Gerardo, Martin Sergio, Alvaro. Daughters Maria Dolores, Ana Silvia, Alma Lorena, Monica, Martha Icela and Felicitas Reyna. 19 Grandchildren, and 9 greatgrand children. Many nieces and Nephews that always held a special place in his heart.
Gerardo was welder and ornamental Iron maker by trade. His passion was to work to support his family and have everything in order and never ask for help even monetary. He was a very independent man. He was a very serious person and respectful. When he squeezed your hand , it was his way of showing you how much he loved you. The loving taps to your head with his coffee mug as he hugged you where a symbol of how much he cared for you; Although it would hurt sometimes, We loved when he did it.
Daddy thank you for everything! You gave me the strength to keep going. We are BLESSED to be your children.
WE LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS!
A mass and rosary for Gerardo will be held Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1220 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713. Following the mass and rosary will be a visitation from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel University, 7 East University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangeltucson.com for the Valdez family.
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