Obituary of James Dominick Valdez

James Dominick Valdez, age 54, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife, children and family. James was born June 29, 1961 in Ft. Collins, CO to Jim N. and Bernice Valdez. He had a career in food and beverage at many quality establishments. James will be remembered as a charming, loving and amazing husband to his wife Eleanor Valdez of Las Vegas, NV. James was a loving father to Danielle Valdez of Seattle, WA and Samantha Valdez of Los Angeles, CA. James is also survived by his step-children Rachael Thomason, Cecil Thomason, Melissa Jackson and Samantha Jackson, his step grandchildren Dominique, Christian, Branden, Jordyn, Aubrey and Kylie; all of Las Vegas, NV. He is also survived by his parents Jim N. and Bernice Valdez of Las Vegas, NV; Brother Joseph and wife Ina Lozada-Valdez, nephews and nieces Tyler and Hannah of Santa Clarita, CA and Trevor and Lauren of Loveland, CO; Brother John and wife Shelley Valdez, nephews Michael and Alex Valdez of Thousand Oaks, CA; Grandmother Martha Gallegos of Las Vegas, NV; Debbie O'Rourke & Family of Las Vegas, NV; Robert Edelmann & Family of Glenwood Springs, CO; Laurie Petersen & Family of Glenwood Springs, CO and Darren Edelmann & Family of Las Vegas, NV. A private memorial mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, February 19, 2016 at St. Joseph Husband Of Mary Catholic Church, 7260 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV. Following the service a Celebration of James's Life will be held for friends and family from 3:00pm- 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in memory of James D Valdez.