Jessie Hernandez Valdez

The family of Jessie Valdez will gather to recite the Holy Rosary at  7:00 PM on Thursday, May  5, 2022, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Mass will be celebrated in honor of Jessie’s life of 76 years at 10 AM on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lubbock, Texas. Mr. Valdez will be laid to rest following these services at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodrow, Texas.Jessie passed away on Monday, May 2nd, 2022. On October 24, 1945, Jessie was born to Joe and Pauline Valdez in Slaton, TX. He was married to his late wife, Mary Ann Torrez, in 1964. Jessie enjoyed being a father to Sandra and Jessica, and grandfather to Ryan, Hannah, and Mason. He was such a loving and caring man. Anyone and everyone around was no stranger to him. He was involved in all of his grandkids’ activities. From the baseball field, softball field, basketball court, and many more, he was always the kids’ biggest supporter. His friendly soul is what he will be remembered by most, as he always saw the brighter side of everything.  Jessie will be greatly missed by his family and friends.Survivors include his daughters, Jessica (Xavier) Solis, and Sandra Valdez; grandchildren, Ryan Valdez, Hannah Valdez, and Mason Solis; mother, Pauline Valdez; siblings, Julian Valdez, Tomas Valdez, Steve Valdez; Josephine Montes, Janie Garza, Linda Rodriguez.He was preceded in death by his spouse, Mary Ann Valdez; his brother, Rosendo Valdez, and his father, Joe Valdez.We invite you to sign his virtual guestbook here on this page.