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John Valdez Obituary

Valdez, John "Johnny V." U.S. Marine Corp Veteran, passed away on December 19, 2013. Loving father of John Valdez, Jr., Paul Valdez, Vanessa Valdez, Victoria (Alex) Lazo and John Jesse Valdez, Jr.; cherished son of Santiago and the late Jean Valdez; loving grandfather of many; dear brother of James (Carole) Valdez, Thomas (Mary) Valdez, Joyce Valdez, Richard (Darlene) Valdez and Steven (Juanita) Valdez; beloved sweetheart of Suzette Parrilli; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; dear friend of many. He will be greatly missed. Visitation, Sunday, December 22, 2013, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice, Illinois. Funeral, Monday, December 23, 2013, 10:00 a.m. Service and time of remembrance to be held at the funeral home. Interment Fairmount-Willow Hills Memorial Park, Willow Springs, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, masses would be appreciated. For more info: 708-496-0200 or www.damarkaminskifuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 22, 2013.

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Victoria Valdez (Lazo)

December 28, 2013

I love you Dad... I'm going to miss you soo much, no matter what u were always here for me and showed me how to live in the moment n to keep it instilled with happiness n lots of laughter. I'm proud to have u as my Father... N I will always be daddy's little girl... I hoped I would have got to dance my father/daughter dance when I have my wedding... But I know you will be there with me on my special day... I love you daddy n may you rest peacefully in the heavens above....

Steve Smith

December 26, 2013

To the Valdez family, our sincerest condolences. John was a great person, who always had a story to make you laugh. He will be missed.

hope richard rangel estrada

December 24, 2013

he will be missed,God bless

James & Marlene Tindall

December 22, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with John when we were there. Our Prayers of comfort to all of his family. May God Bless all of you.

December 22, 2013

Im sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and will help you in time of need. 1Peter5:7

Diane Kubaitis

December 22, 2013

I will miss the sunny, smiling, helping face each morning. A true gentleman. A great neighbor. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

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