James E. Valdez James E. "Jim" Valdez, age 69, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1962, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was retired from the United States Civil Service at the United States Air Force Academy and in his retirement years, worked for Enterprise Rent a Car. Jim was born on May 16, 1940 in San Luis, Colorado to the late Felipe and Estella (Sanchez) Valdez. He married Ruth Vialpando on July 29, 1962 in San Luis. He enjoyed football, baseball, fishing and working, but he especially enjoyed his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; two daughters: Lori (Kenneth) Scroggins and Karen Valdez, all of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by four brothers: Paul Valdez of Alamosa, Del (wife, Marie) Valdez of Grand Prairie, Texas; Larry (wife, Martha) Valdez of Parker, Colorado; Anthony (wife, Linda) Valdez of Albuquerque, New Mexico and his sister, Clorinda (husband, Eppie) Ortega of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Jennifer and and Connor Scroggins; and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 6 - 7 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. A Rosary service will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. in the Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church - Southgate, 1830 South Corona Avenue, Colorado Springs. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Colorado Springs. Blessed be his memory.
Published in The Gazette (Colorado Springs) on 6/18/2009
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