Mr. Valdez was laid to rest on April 18, 2008. He is survived by his daughter Rosemary (Punky) Valdez Valenzuela and stepchildren- Hector, Danny, Ricky and Karen as well as 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his brother Mike Valdez, 2 sisters- Libby Trujillo and Josie Martinez and 38 nieces and nephews.