Lawrence T. Age - 53 - Santa Fe Valdez

Lawrence T. Valdez, age 53, was born May 19, 1960 in Santa Fe, N.M. and went to be with Our Lord on May 24, 2013 due to injuries sustained in a tragic motorcycle accident in Angel Fire, N.M. en route to his favorite motorcycle rally, the Memorial Day Run in Red River, N.M. Lawrence was preceded in death by his loving Parents, Amado and Angela Valdez; Brother, Robert Paul Valdez and Godfather, Eloy Romero. Lawrence was a very loving Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He is survived by his only Son, Justin Valdez and Mother of his Son, Sandra V. Valdez of Tierra Azul, N.M.; Brother, Floyd Valdez of Santa Fe, N.M.; Sisters, Isabel Martinez of Santa Fe, N.M., Amy Roberts of Los Alamos, N.M., Beatrice Montoya of San Luis, Colo. and Karen Valdez of Santa Fe, N.M. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles as well as his nieces and nephews. Lawrence enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, riding his motorcycle, but most of all spending time with his son. He always referred to Justin as his “Greatest Accomplishment”. Lawrence was a very giving man who could make a friend no matter where he was. He could light up a room with his smile and was revered by his loved ones for his radiant green eyes and red beard. He made it a point to always lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was a devoted family man who always put his family first no matter what. Lawrence always said he enjoyed the freedom he felt while riding his Harley, his last memory on this earth will be of doing something he loved. Lawrence’s life will be celebrated with a Memorial Service to be held on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory in Española, N.M. The Family of Lawrence T. Valdez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

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