My mischievous baby brother RIP🙏 If it wasn’t for you, my kids would have never experienced the  life that they did.   Fun times around the camp fire telling scary stories and then there were those things that I’m glad you never shared with me.   Little Chris thanks you for showing him how to work hard.  Monica, you have her the ride of her life.   You left us too soon but I know mom and Tim are celebrating with open arms.  Chris and I love you.  ❤️  You will always be in our heart.  We will be together again. 🙏

Manny was one of my long time friends. I’m very thankful and blessed for all the memories we shared and made together. Thank you for always be such a good friend to me and my family.  I’m at peace knowing you are with our lord, your son Timmy and your momma. You will for ever be missed by so many. Until we meet again. ❤️

My tallest Uncle,
Once when I was 18, you walked into the room I was sleeping in & with a deep serious, concerned and almost nervous tone in your voice, one that I hadn’t heard from you before you woke me up. “FurFur, I need to talk you!” I still remember your silhouette sitting on the couch, your head was down, the light was dim and I could barely see your face. There is no way, at that point in my life, I could know the conversation that was about to unfold. You couldn’t bring yourself to ask me to help you behind the bar. You were so worried about what I would inevitably be exposed to & how upset my Mom would be. “Chris, you’re going to see a lot of things that will change your life.” I couldn’t know what would happen or what you were so scared of, until I experienced it. Years later, you told me how you watched me fly. You said I took off like you had never imagined. Because of you, I have learned so much, met so many people and became the man I am today. Most importantly, because of you, I’ll never drink Jäger again. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and giving me some of the happiest moments of my life. Thank you for giving me your 1st bar key in your final months alive, it is something I’ll cherish forever. Your work ethic will continue to fuel the generations you influenced. You lived your life to the fullest. Now, it’s your time to fly. You don’t wear the T-shirt Manwell, you hung-up your leather jacket. You are the Truth, the Myth, & The Legend. Your Mission here on Earth was fully completed. We ALL Love & Miss You so much.
-Lil Chris


Manny, you were my fun loving and wild uncle. Not only were you the life of the party, but you had a big heart. You gave your time, heart, energy and small little gifts when you could. I will miss our talks, good times and just having you around. I love you uncle Manny! Thank you for always visiting when we came into town. 
Love always, 
Monica (Monkey)

Manny, my youngest brother. You will always be missed but never forgotten. You will forever live in my heart & my memories.  Till we meet again. 
RIP MY LITTLE BROTHER!🙏🏼



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Manuel Valdez Sr.

April 18, 1968 – March 9, 2021

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