Leonor G. ‘Tia Oni’ Valadez, 89, a longtime Alpine resident who also lived in El Paso for many years, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015.
Leonor Valadez
The Rosary is at 9am and funeral Mass at 10am Mountain Time Friday, June 26 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 408 Park Street, El Paso with Father Tovias officiating. A graveside service is 1pm Saturday, June 27 in Holy Angels Cemetery in Alpine with Father Robert Kobi officiating.
She was born April 18, 1926 in Alpine.
Leonor enriched the lives of many during her lifetime. There was nothing she couldn’t do as she was a very handy person. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, repairing, building things and telling stories. She loved the outdoors and camping, and when grilling outside she wanted to grill everything, especially when the coals were blazing hot.
She always gave thanks to God for the ability and knowledge he gave her.
Her parents instilled a strong work ethic along with a strong belief in God in all of their children. Some may have considered that very hard or uncaring but in reality they were preparing them for life and loved them all dearly.
She is survived by her sister, Conception “Concha” V. Rodriguez of Fort Stockton; and two brothers, Thomas “Junior” Valadez of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Federico “Freddy” Valadez of Winchester, Virginia; also numerous nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tomas Carrasco Valadez and Juanita Gallego Valadez; her brothers, Robert “Beto” Valadez, Father Jose G. Valadez, Manuel “Lito” Valadez, Luis G. “Wicho” Valadez; and sisters, Sister Maria Asuncion Valadez, Maria Fierro Jojola, Bertha V. Ogas, and Ofelia G. Valadez.
Leonor will be in our hearts forever. The family extends their gratitude and special thanks to the people who provided her with care, calls, kindness, support and friendship.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph be with her and all of us always.