He worked for the County of San Bernardino as a heavy equiptment operator for over 30 years.
He is survived by his sister, Lorraine LaRue, his niece, Staci Kulbacki and four great nieces all of Colorado. His step-son, Samuel Valencia of Chino, step daughters, Victoria Madrid, Mary Lou Valencia and Stella Marquez.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Angela Bailey.. sisters, June DeMars and Trula Viderios, and one brother, Robert Willis.