DATELINE – Clayton, New Mexico.
NAME: Susan Bernice Valdez, age 61, died on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas.
SERVICES: A Memorial Rosary will be recited at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton, New Mexico, followed by Memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Fr. Joseph Baltz. Burial will follow in the Clayton Memorial Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, New Mexico. Please view the online obituary and sign the guest book at www.hassfuneralhome.com.
BACKGROUND: Susan Bernice (Martinez) Valdez was born on August 24, 1962, in Clayton, New Mexico to Jesse Martinez and Bernice (Frank) Martinez. Susan married her best friend, Jose Valdez on September 10, 1982, in Clayton, New Mexico. She worked as a waitress for the old Rabbit Ear Café for several years, worked as an insurance agent and worked as an assistant to the District Attorney in Clayton for 17 years until she retired. Susan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was a devoted catholic and donated to many catholic charities and hospitals throughout her life. Susan was preceded in death by her parents and by a brother, Jesse Martinez.
SURVIVORS:
HUSBAND And BEST FRIEND: Jose Valdez of Clayton, New Mexico.
3 DAUGHTERS: Erica Garcia and Raul, Jaime Padilla and Thomas and Kameryn Valdez and Jaron Sanchez all of Clayton, New Mexico.
1 SON: Adrian Valdez and Shiloh of Lubbock, Texas.
10 GRANDCHILDREN: Avree Valdez, Zaylee Valdez, Dax Valdez, Rayden Garcia, Rhyten Garcia, Selah Garcia, Aiden Padilla, Naomi Padilla, Jerome Padilla and 1 on the way.
2 SISTERS: Frances Hopson of San Diego, California, and Kathryn Velarde of Aztec, New Mexico.
And several nieces and nephews that she adored.
