Carlos Michael Valdez

Carlos Michael Valdez, 67, passed away on August 7, 2020 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on January 11, 1953 in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico to the late Guillermo and Sevilla (Atencio) Valdez. Carlos was a longtime resident of New Mexico. He served his country proud in the United States Army for 20 years. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW. Carlos is also preceded in death by his brother, Baby Valdez. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Valdez; son, Carlos Fernando Valdez and wife Sabrina; daughter, Angelica Sanchez and husband Aaron; step son, Patrick Anthony Sanchez and wife Robin; step daughter, Rhonda Yvette Estrada; brothers, Frank Larry Valdez and Guillermo Willie Valdez III and wife Virginia and sister, Eleanor Sanchez and husband Gabriel R. Carlos was blessed with 7 grandchildren. A Funeral Service is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at St. Therese Little Flower Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Celebration of Mass will be at 9:00 A.M. Pallbearers will be Louie Vigil, Mark Aguilar, Larry Reyes, Alexis Valdez, Rocky Sanchez, Gabe Sanchez Jr., Billy Ray Valdez, Manuel Salazar. Honorary Pallbearers are Jose Lopez, Fred Lopez, Joe Lopez, Tommy Chavez and Dennis Chavez. Internment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 18, 2020 at 2:30 P.M.