Prescilla E. Valdez

VALDEZ- Prescilla E. Valdez, age 74, with her husband by her side, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 11, 2009. Prescilla was born May 19, 1935 in Cuba, NM. Prescilla was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She loved her music and loved to sing, whether she was sitting in the kitchen, or in the car. She was always smiling and she was very caring. She will be missed by her family and friends. Although she has gone to be with our Lord, we will always love her very much. Prescilla was preceded in death by her mother, Josefita Montoya, her brother Florence Montoya, and her grandson Luciano Valdez, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Rosenaldo "Ross" Valdez of La Jara; son Luciano Valdez and wife Patricia of Rio Rancho; daughter Josie Valdez of Las Vegas, NV; and one step-daughter, Viola Maestas of La Jara; brothers Bences Montoya and wife Bernice of Kerns, UT, Seferino "Sefe" Montoya and wife Connie of Bernalillo, Rufina Lovato of Cuba, NM, and Gavina Sanchez of Aztec, NM; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many friends. Casket Bearers will be Christopher Hofheins, Chris Maestas, Casimiro Ruybalid, Eustacio Chavez, Tito Tafoya, and Tony Duran, Jr. Honorary Bearers will be Rodger Oliva, Delfe Romero, Elene Duran, Lili Loya, Eufemia Chavez, and Rosa Mata. Prescilla's care is entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160