Elizabeth Greiner Valdez

Elizabeth Greiner Valdez June 26, 1929 - January 27, 2011 Elizabeth Nicks Greiner Valdez, 81, a life-long resident of both Albuquerque and Rio Rancho was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a compassionate grandmother. When she married Orlando O (Val) Valdez she lovingly welcomed his family into her heart. Her hobbies included traveling, crocheting, sewing, scrap booking, and collecting coins for her grandchildren. But most of all she loved the time she spent with her family. She lives in our hearts and will be missed by all. She is survived by Orlando O (Val) Valdez (husband) of Rio Rancho, NM; Betty Jane Holloway (sister) of Lompoc, CA; Walter Lee and Roxann Greiner (son and daughter in-law) of Alb, NM; Cheryl and Robert St. Clair (daughter and son in-law) of Rio Rancho, NM; Val Miller (daughter) of Rio Rancho, NM; Ann and Michael Parks (daughter and son in-law) of Alb, NM; Kirk and Sandi Jackson (son and daughter in-law) of Spokane, WA; Mark and Elizabeth Jackson (son and daughter in-law) of Las Vegas, NV; Jack and Leah Douthett (son and daughter in-law) of Alb, NM; 13 grandchildren: Robin Mc Cants, Leigh Ann Stoll, Dan Graffis, Trisha Thibodaux, Crystal Pierce, Michael St. Clair, Tiffany Miller, Megan Miller, Darlyne Coyle, Michele Gary, Eve Foster, Sara Rose Wilson, Shane Wilson; 17 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by John Nicks (father); Mae Nicks (mother); Jack Greiner (1st husband); Joann Weare (sister); John D Nicks (brother); Tyler Terrell (great-grandson). Pallbearers are Shane Coyle, Michael Parks, Tony Pierce, Dylan Terrell, Kody Terrell, and Joseph Thibodaux In lieu of flowers please send contributions in the memory of Elizabeth Greiner Valdez to: American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/ or American Red Cross at www.redcross.org/ Elizabeth’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192