Gene Daniel Valdez, 50, a resident of Penasco formally of Midvale, Utah went to be with our Lord on Monday, May 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Arlene Valdez, father, Conrado Valdez; mother, Elivinia Leyba Valdez. He is survived by his brothers: Joseph Valdez, Raymond and wife Aurora Valdez, Desi and wife Martha Valdez, Ernie and wife Lori Valdez; sisters: Frances and husband Richard Garcia, Mary Nogales and Victoria Vasquez; uncle, Filimon and wife Eleanor Martinez; aunt, Fedelina Mondragon; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & other loving relatives and friends. Public visitation will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Penasco with a rosary to follow at 1:00 p.m. and Mass of Christian burial to follow at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Upper Chamisal Cemetery. The family of Gene Daniel Valdez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477