Dolores (Dee) Valdez Taylor, 91 was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on October 12, 1929 to Felipe and Maria (Roybal) Valdez. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pete J. Taylor. She will be missed by her surviving three children: Priscilla Coe, Maria Arelleno, and Phillip Montoya. As well as her siblings: Lucille De-Herrera, Maxine Mares, Mary Ugrinovich, David Rivera, and Joe Montoya, she was preceded in death by brother Lupe Sanchez. She is a 4-generation grandmother and great grandmother and has numerous nieces and nephews. She is loved by many and cherished by all. On behalf of the family, we want to say thank you for your support and appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If she touched your life in some way, whether you are family or a friend, you know the amazing strength she had. Our mother survived many historical events, The Great Depression, World War 2. As she watched the world change around her, she continued to show her never-ending love to us all †" To her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was especially close to her sister, Lucille. The two sisters were twin souls, they spoke to one another several times a day throughout the many decades of her life. She loved her family, sharing family history, memories and made the best red chili. As her body aged, her mind stayed sharp, she was a gentle loving soul, who kept up with current world affairs and had her own personal opinions. She will be deeply missed! She will always remain in our hearts, thoughts, and sweet memories. Rest in peace our loving Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Friend XOXO Service will be held: When: 10:00AM, January 21, 2021 Where: Shrine of St. Anne Catholic Church 7555 Grant Place Arvada, CO 8002