Antonio Valdez, Jr.

Antonio Valdez Jr. of Taylor went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Antonio Valdez Jr. 93 was born October 31, 1928 in Taylor to Antonio and Trinidad (Aguilar) Valdez Sr.

He grew up with six brothers and two sisters. He married Catarina Magallon in North Dakota on September 9, 1950 and to this marriage came eight children, Robert, Rosie, Richard, Patsy, Ernest, Arthur, Victor and Vickie. Antonio worked for the City of Taylor for 45 years until retirement.  Antonio and Catarina enjoyed traveling to Mexico and going dancing with family and friends.  Antonio had a love for building, sewing and fishing.

Antonio is preceded in death by his parents, his wife,  two children, Arthur and Vickie, and  his six brothers–Isidio, Joaquin, Guadalupe, Crespin Sr, Nicholas, Pedro and his sister Helen Rendon. Son in law Frank Azua Jr.

Antonio is survived by one sister Tina Mojica and his children, Robert, Rosie, Richard, Patsy, Ernest(Theresa) and Victor; plus 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

Serving as Pallbearers

Dorian Valdez

Vincent Azua

Roland Azua

Adam Martinez

Esteban Reyna

Ernest Valdez Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers

Adrian Valdez

Toby Valdez.

Our family would like to thank Daisy Leyendecker, Stella Lopez, Alma Medina and Hospice staff for the amazing care they gave to our dad.