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Richard Valdez Obituary

Born, March 11, 1973, Topeka, KS. Died unexpectedly June 17, 2014.

Survived by Jaime, three children, Joel (Lisa), Gino, and Alayna; mother, Vicki Valdez; father, Lou Valdez; stepmother, Rebecca Wesley brother, Jeremy; sister, Marissa Malloy (Tom); step-sisters, Jennifer Ruzich and Emily Lawrence; grandmothers, Adeline Valdez and Vera Christman, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Predeceased by grandfathers, Leo Valdez and Don Christman.

Graduate of Mitchell High School and Colorado Institute of Art.

Funeral service to be held Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 12:00 noon at Grace and St. Stephen Episcopal Church, 601 N. Tejon, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made for Richards children through Grace and St. Stephen Episcopal Church.

Published by The Gazette from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2014.
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So, so sorry for your great loss. May our Lord send His Comforter to all of the Valdez family.

Elizabeth Ferreira

June 28, 2014

So sorry for this loss, Richard leaves behind meany loved one, he will be missed greatly. My heart goes out to his children, family, and friends. May all of you find the strength to move on, in the good memories he leaves behind.

Colleen Hampton

June 28, 2014

Heaven welcomed a new Angel. Prayers for family and all Loved ones. Suzannne Hossenflos, Dallas, Texas

June 28, 2014

Although we may be far away please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you.

German, Michele & Brandon Velez

June 27, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Valdez family. Geri Chavez

June 27, 2014

My heart breaks for all of you. What a loss. God sees. He hears. He knows. Richard, you were valued by so many. I trust you are at peace, whole and healed now, in Heaven's arms.

Stephanie Pauline

June 27, 2014

My thoughts of goodness,comfort and joy are with you and your family. May his sparkle and light live on through his children's souls and through your love for him. Please have heart that one day you shall see him and laugh a glorious laugh with him. May Abba, bring you peace,love and strength in this time. My prayers are with you.

Yonisha Wagoner

June 27, 2014

Our hearts reach out to the Valdez family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Coronado Family

June 27, 2014

A beautiful soul Richard is. James, Olivia and I cared deeply for him. May God keep him safely until we meet again. Prayers for peace and comfort for his family and friends.

Maxine and James Battle

June 27, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Richard's family and friends. Jaime, Joel, Gino and Alayna...you are especially near and dear to my heart and I am so sorry that you are experiencing this loss in your lives. I hope that many wonderful and happy memories flood your thoughts and you be filled with peace. Know that you are continually be lifted up in prayer.

Danielle Toddy

June 26, 2014

Wonderful pictures that stir up so much emotion and fond memories. A life lost too suddenly. Too young. May we see you again, Richard.

For your dear children (my precious niece and nephews), may God comfort your young hearts as you mourn the loss of your daddy. Know you were loved by him and you are loved so much by your family!

For Jaime, Vicki, Lou, Jeremy, Marissa, Grandma Christman and all those close to Richard, I pray for peace and comfort in the coming days.

Amber Scott

June 26, 2014

All my love to Vicky, Lou, Jeremy and Merissa. Will always remember his beautiful eyes and smile.
Ann

Ann Sullivan-McKean

June 23, 2014

Our prayers go out to Rick's family in this tragic time. May God help to heal and keep happy memories alive in all our hearts. He will be missed.

Jan DeVine

June 22, 2014

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