Ralph M. Valadez passed on June 4. Ralph served in the Vietnam and Korean war, he worked for a farm implement manufacturer afterward and then was self-employed for many years. Ralph lived in Pagosa Springs with his wife for the last 23 years and was an active member of the community.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Linda; his three children, Jeff Valadez, Sonia Marsh and Mark Salazar; his nine grandchildren; his brother, Antonio (Tony) Valadez; and his sister, Francis Garza.
Services will be held Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall at 35 Meadows Drive, Pagosa Springs, Colo.
