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VALDEZ -- MANUEL ANTONIO Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque, born in Ensenada, NM, joined his wife, Olivia, in heaven on Monday, April 2, 2012. He is survived by sons, Isaac Valdez and fiancee, Dorothy Montoya, and Rick Valdez, daughter, Dolores and husband Ben Nunez; step-daughter Rosemary Tenorio; sister, Lucy Martinez; grandchildren, Unna Valdez, Tania Valdez, Rico and wife Keia Valdez, Elisa Valdez, Frank Nunez, and Alan Nunez; great-grandson, Jackson DeLuisa; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Manuel was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Valdez; mother, Ramoncita Valdez; brothers, Eduardo, Enriquez, and David Valdez, and sister Cruz "Cruzita" Valdez. Manuel enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. While serving in the military he was wounded three times. Manuel received the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster Bronze Large (double), Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and Silver Star Attachment (single), and the World War II Victory Medals were among his many commendations. After he and Olivia married, they settled in Tierra Amarilla, NM and raised a family before moving to Albuquerque in 1966. He and his wife were members of Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church for the last 45 years. With a heart as large as his hands Manuel never met a person he considered a stranger. Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at our Lady of The Assumption Church (corner of Lomas and Tennessee). Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery immediately after mass. Honorary Pallbearers will be Manuel's grandchildren. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association of New Mexico, 2625 Pennsylvania St NE, Ste 225, Albuquerque, 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Manuel at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE 505-823-9400
        Published on: Sun April 08, 2012