Steve Valdez

Steve O. Valdez age 65 of Owosso, Michigan died Friday, October 12, 2007 at at his home.

Memorial Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 5:00 PM. Deacon Gary Edington will officiate. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 4-5 P.M.

Steve was born in San Antonio, Texas on December 26, 1941 the son of Alejandro and Emelia ( Olivo ) Valdez. He resided most of his life in San Antonio, Texas, Grand Rapids, Michigan, New York, and Owosso, Michigan and attended school in San Antonio, Texas. Steve married Grace Perez on September 30, 1985 in Queens, New York. Steve served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. He liked to golf and enjoyed watching sports. Steve was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Owosso, MI.

He is survived by his wife Grace Valdez of Owosso, MI, daughter Ida & Ken Smith of Owosso, MI, son Steve Valdez Jr. of North Carolina, daughter Valerie Valdez of North Carolina, son Al Valdez of Grand Rapids, MI, 2 grandsons; Kristopher & Alex Smith 4 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren, 4 brothers Andrew & Lina Valdez, Alex & Hope Valdez, Joe & Tammy Valdez, Ricardo & Gabriela Valdez, 4 sisters in-law; Beatrice Valdez, Angela Valdez, Frances Valdez, Irene Lopez, brother-in-law Jess & Pam Luna and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers; Mike, Bobby and Paul Valdez, 1 sister Margie, 1 brother in law Tanis Hernandez, and one grandson William Brock.

Memorials may be made to the family. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso, MI.

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