Jake C. Valdez

JAKE C. VALDEZ, 58, of Farmington passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at his home. Jake was born June 1, 1956 in La Jara, New Mexico to Joe E. Valdez and Edna Herrera. Jake graduated from Cuba High School in 1974. He attended Highlands University and San Juan College. Jake enlisted in the US Army in December of 1975 and was honorably discharged in 1981. He also served in the National Guard. He was a member of Carpenter's Union 1319. Jake was employed by Williams Field Service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish. Jake loved hunting, fishing and gardening. Above all, he loved his family and especially his grandchildren very much. Jake had many friends who meant a lot to him, he will be sadly missed.
Jake leaves behind his wife Janette Jaquez Valdez, his two daughters Stacy Tracy (Adam), and Nikole Rose; 6 grandchildren Hailey Valdez, Tyrel Tracy, Aubree Rose, Rilee Rose, Adison Tracy and Connor Tracy.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Edna Valdez; brother Joseph Valdez and his sisters Charlene Smith and Amanda McDonald.
Visitation is Thursday, May 28th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, 414 N. Allen St. in Farmington.
Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, May 29th at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish with Father Tim Farrell as celebrant. Interment will follow with full military honors provided by VFW Post #2182 of Farmington at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Tyrel Tracy, Robert Casaus, Sammy Valdez, Patrick Herrera, Joe Baca, and Scott Facka. Honorary pallbearers are Adam Tracy, Connor Tracy, Craig Mayberry, Matt Boyd and Kieth Mayberry.
Jake's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688