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Derwin A. Valdez

Derwin A. Valdez

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Derwin A. Valdez, 47, of Penasco, NM, and more recently from Los Lunas, NM was called home by Our Dear Father in Albuquerque on August 26, 2010, after a long illness. He was born at Fort Meade, Maryland and as a military dependent lived in various parts of the US. Attended schools in Denver, San Antonio and Colorado Springs and graduated from Penasco High School. He graduated from a Denver Electronic School specializing in automotive circuitry. Derwin was an altar server for 7 years. He had a huge heart full of love and compassion; was prideful in helping people with auto repairs often without charge. He is preceded in death one year to the day by his mother, Elvia L. Valdez of Penasco, NM; an infant sister, and his beloved uncle Gilbert Valdez, of Vadito, NM. Derwin is survived by three sons, Maurice Valdez (Sandra), Los Lunas, NM; David and Elijah Gonzales, Dixon, NM; two grandchildren; also surviving is his father, retired Chief Master Sargent Octaviano A. Valdez, Penasco, NM and his nine siblings: Yvonne Arellano (Nelson), Colorado Springs, CO; Edwin Valdez (Eunice), Ranchos de Taos, NM; Rita Valdez, Rio Lucio, NM; Gloria Valdez, Highlands Ranch, CO; Joey Valdez, Penasco, NM; Rudy Valdez (Elizabeth), Chamisal, NM; Valerie Valdez (Manuel Sandoval), Taos, NM; Derrick Valdez (Vickey), Ft. Knox, KY; and Melissa Lopez (Joseph), Albuquerque, NM. He is further survived by 27 nieces and nephews; numerous aunts and uncles and many friends in the Penasco area.

Rosary was recited August 29th at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church, Penasco. Burial mass Monday, August 30th at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church, followed by ash interment at the Vadito Catholic Cemetery.

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Name Derwin A. Valdez
Date of Death August 26th, 2010
Home Town AL, US 
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Taos NM 87571
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Jason And Veronica Childers published a tribute .

To the Valdez Family,
Words cannot express the sadness that is felt for your loss which is being felt all the way here in Idaho. We are so sorry for the losses of your Beloved Brother Derwin. I’m sorry I was not there to be with you in your time of need, but please know that the entire Valdez Family has been in my daily prayers. And that Holy Mass’s have been offered on behalf of your family. In time of tragedy we must always remember to lean more deliberately into our Heaven Fathers arms. I pray for peace and comfort for the whole family. May God Bless you all.
Jason, Veronica, Isaac and Zaq Childers
Meridian Idaho

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Glow published a tribute .

It is so hard to believe that Der is no longer amoungst us. It feels like an awful dream though I know that he is with my mom which is a great comfort to me ...
Some years back, he nick-named me - "Glow" - and in recent years referred to me as "Sweetie". He always greeted me with a huge hug which I will forever miss.
He had such a "unique persona" and was blessed with many talents which he shared with so many. He had a very strong faith in God. I am certain I will never meet another person like him.
His faith allowed him a peaceful death and for that I will always be thankful.
I thank God, the blessed mother, Der' guardian angel, St Francis de Assisi and my earthly mother for prayers answered.
Der You will forever be in my heart ..... I love and miss you - May you rest in peace little brother.....

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Angela published a tribute .

May You Rest In Peace Buddy. You will forever live in our hearts.

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Anthony R Valdez published a tribute .

Primo Derwin,
Memories of you are pressed between the pages of my mind, that take me back to our childhood days. Great memories Derwin, as I will never forget you. I will miss your infectious laugh and quick wit. Your talent with mechanics and electronics was incomparable. Thanks for being a brother to me, when I had none.
I am saddened by your loss in this world, but know one day we will be re-united.
I will close with a Robert Frost poem, as it reminds my of your heart of gold--Derwin.

"Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leafs a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay".

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Dorothy Zamora (Pacheco) published a tribute .

God bless you Derwin I will miss all the crazy times that we had. you will always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace Derwin. You will never be forgotten.

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Pat Montoya published a tribute .

till we meet again bro god bless u and ur familia.

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Frieda Archuleta published a tribute .

Valerie, sorry to hear of your brothers passing. I know how hard it is and to think it happened on your mothers anniv. (a special day for them) but a sad day for all of you. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless.....
Frieda Archuleta

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Charlene Vigil published a tribute .

Valerie-
Sorry to hear of your brother's passing. I knew how much you cared for your family and all that you tried to do as well. May God grant you peace always.

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Lucero published a tribute .

Words fall short of expressing our sorrow, we are very saddened to hear of Derwin's death please accept our condolences with heartfelt sympathy!!! THE LUCERO'S

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