Beatrice Valdez

OGDEN - Beatrice Valdez, 81, passed away December 27, 2008.

She was born June 26, 1927 in Florence, Colorado, a daughter of Emilia Chacon and Abel Valdez.

Beatrice was reared and educated in Grand Junction, Colorado. She moved to Ogden in 1950.

She was a member of the Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing Bingo, cards, crocheting.

Beatrice is survived by five sons, Ronnie (Lorie) Chavez; Robert (Irene) Chavez; Brett Bell; Manuel Maestas of Cajilon, NM and David A. Maestas, two daughters, Kathy Murphy and Leatrice Valdez, one sister-in-law, Shirley Valdez, 30 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 18 special nieces and nephews, and Vicky Archuleta Sierra, her special childhood friend.

She was precede in death by her daughter, Celia Villegas, two sons, Raymond Chavez and Joseph Valdez, one sister, Irene Garcia, three brothers, Tony, Stephen and Alfred Valdez.

To Debbie Cockrell and Courtney, and all of the angels who cared for mom, at Heritage Park, there are not enough words to say thank you all. God has a place in heaven for all of you - The caregivers. Thank you, Jimmie Pitts of Washington Heights for your spiritual support.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 514 24th Street. Friends may call on Friday evening, January 2nd from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

A memorial service will also be held in Maui, Hawaii.

Interment will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
January 2, 2009
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden
1875 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, Utah 84401
January 3, 2009
10:00 AM
CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
January 3, 2009