VALDEZ- Daniel "DJ" Valdez Jr., age 17 of Albuquerque, NM passed away on June 3, 2009 at 5:22 a.m. he is survived by his mother, Christine; father, Daniel M. Valdez Sr.; younger brother, Zachary, his beloved girlfriend, Evangelina Angel and their soon to be born son, Dante Daniel Valdez; his grandparents, Samuel and Louise Main, Benedicto and Alcarita Valdez; and his mentor and his wife, Anthony & Chyla Esquibel, and their daughter, Mariah. Friends and family are invited to share in his memory. The Valdez family would like to thank: their neighbors, friends, the Children's Cancer Fund of NM, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, UNM Mariposa Pediatric Hospice, and the UNMH Specialty Peds Physicians, Nurses, and entire staff for their loving care and comfort provided to them during DJ's courageous battle. A very special thanks to the Vigil family, Yvonne, Joe and Daniel, and also to Laura Landis. Condolences can be sent to 9204 Petronas SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121 Services have been entrusted to:
Daniels Family Funeral Services
1100 Coal Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-842-8800