Destiny Valdez

DESTINY M. VALDEZ, 23, a resident of Peñasco, was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Frank Rodarte Sr., great grandfather, Amarante Romero, great grandmother, Anita Romero, her paternal grandmother, Elvia Valdez; uncles, Edwin and Darwin Valdez and her sweet cousin Ciara Barela. Beautiful Destiny was a loving mother, daughter and friend. She was always smiling, she had a great sense of humor, her laugh was so distinguished, oh those silly expressions she made, her big beautiful eyes held so much love and showed so much strength. A beautiful soul left us too quickly; Destiny will live on in so many ways, more than just our precious memories. It is heartbreaking and unfair to lose her in such a way, yet heartwarming to know that her brave choice will save so many other families from suffering. She is our hero and a true survivor. We love you forever, we cherish the time we had with you and the memories you left us with. Be with God Baby Girl. XOXO She is survived by her son Jeremiah White, her mother Guadalupita Rodarte, father Joey Valdez, brothers Dylan and Dakota Valdez, Freddy Gallegos, sister in law Starla Trujillo, nephew Nehemiah Valdez, grandmother Lillian Lopez, grandfather Ross Cordova, grandfather Octaviano Valdez, Godparents Michelle Rodarte and Derek Valdez, also many aunts, uncles, cousins and all her friends who loved her. Public visitation will begin on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church in Peñasco, with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. also at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, with a burial to follow at the Rodarte Cemetery. Serving the family as pallbearers, Dylan Valdez, Dakota Valdez, Rocky Lopez, Celestino Lopez, Austyn Romero, and Freddy Gallegos, honorary pallbearers, Jeremiah White, Jacob White Shenel Morris, Starla Trujillo and Sharon White. Reception will take place at the Peñasco Community Center following the burial. The family of Destiny M. Valdez has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477-www.devargasfuneral.com

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