Fred Valdez

Fred Valdez

November 26, 1926 - June 22, 2026

Federico (Fred) Eloy Valdez passed away on June 22, 2026, just shy of his 100th birthday. He and his wife, Epimenia (Eppie) Delgado Valdez, who preceded him in death in January 2017, had 26 direct descendants: six children—Jerry, Gene, Ken, Jeff, Irita and Kevin (who preceded Fred in death at only five weeks old), eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and, shortly before Fred's passing, one great-great-grandchild.

Fred had hoped to have a centennial celebration this November, but he will now rewrite his guest list and celebrate with the family and friends who have gone before him. The menu will now include cold beer from the old refrigerator in his garage, large scoops of vanilla ice cream, and to close out the party—a glass or two of a well-aged whiskey.

A celebratory mass for Fred will be held on Thursday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. at San Clemente Catholic Church, 244 Luna Avenue NE, Los Lunas, NM.

Visitation will be held prior to the mass at 9:00 a.m. with a rosary following at 9:30 a.m. A reception will be held following the mass.

An interment service for Fred and Eppie will take place on Friday, September 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM.