Nicolasa G Valdez
July 26, 1936 - September 3, 2021
Nicolasa Garcia Valdez (Nickie), 85, of Alvarado, TX, was called home to be with Jesus on Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born in Rio Grande City, Texas on July 26, 1936. She was married to John M. Valdez on April 17, 1955, in Lubbock, Texas. Nickie worked repairing watches and other jewelry and also cleaned the sanctuaries for First Baptist Church in Irving and Evangel Temple Christian Church in Grand Prairie. She was devoted to her faith as a member of the Assemblies of God Christian Church. She had a passion for cooking and quilting, both of which she lovingly shared with her family. Preceded in death by: Perfecto Garcia (father); Maria del Rosario (mother); Raul Garcia (brother); and Mary Bazan (sister). She is survived by: Her beloved husband of 66 years, John M. Valdez. Children: John Valdez (wife: Beth); Mary Gomez (husband: Lupe); Danny Valdez (wife: Kathy); Gilbert Valdez (wife: Renee); Phillip Valdez; Norma Valdez; Ernest Valdez (wife: Paula); and Tommy Valdez (wife:Patty). Siblings: Francis Moreno (sister); Evangelina Santos (sister); and Dominga Garza (sister). Grandchildren: Tiffany Moran, Nick Valdez, Joe Valdez, Noah Valdez, Tina Ledesma, Veronica Gomez, Daniel Valdez, Manuel Valdez, Sarah Vargas, Gabriel Cain, Joshua Cain, Anthony Valdez, Nic Valdez, Tanya Marie Ann Valdez, Christina Gomez, Rosalinda Esquibel, Megan Standridge, Mark Valdez, Benjamin Valdez, Zachary Valdez, Thomas Valdez and Gabrielle Valdez. Great-Grandchildren: 31 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s.
Nicolasa Garcia Valdez (Nickie), 85, of Alvarado, TX, was called home to be with Jesus on Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born in Rio Grande City, Texas on July 26, 1936. She was married to John M. Valdez on April 17, 1955, in Lubbock, Texas.... View Obituary & Service Information