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Dustin Valdez Obituary

Dustin J. Valdez, born December 28, 2004, left us on March 28, 2005. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Jennifer Valdez; siblings: Trevor, Nicole, Marcus, Nathan, Michael Jr. and Shayla; grandmothers: Emma Tafoya and Elizabeth James; four uncles; three aunts; and several other family members. Services will be held on Saturday, April 2nd at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2111 Carlton Ave. You'll be loved, you'll be missed.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 2, 2005.

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Debra Ayala

May 2, 2005

I did not know your son, but I am touched any time a little one passes away. I once heard a saying that I always remember when a young person goes.



It said, "And so it should be that the most beautiful flowers will be the first to fill God's wreath."



Know that your little Dustin is happy in the arms of Jesus and that you will see him again someday. I know it is easy to say that with my little ones still here with me. I am sorry for your loss.

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