Juanita Buentello Valdez, age 83 passed away surrounded by her family on June 20, 2020 in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Juanita was born on March 5, 1937 to the late Tomas and Isabel Buentello in San Antonio, Texas. On April 29, 1953 she married the love of her life Andres Reyes Valdez Jr. in San Antonio, Texas. Juanita loved to dance, camping, going to the casino, gardening, cooking, and traveling. But most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially those treasured moments spent with all her wonderful grandchildren. Juanita was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and sister. She will be deeply missed. Juanita is survived by her husband of 67 years, Andres Reyes Valdez; children: Beatrice Ellis, Esther Valdez, Candelario (David Rossignol) Valdez, Theta Magee, Christina (Robert) Conn, Michael (Crystal) Valdez; many grandchildren; and sister, Isabel Buentello. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Bruno Valdez and Andy Valdez II; two son-in-laws, Rod Ellis and Kenneth Magee. Per the family’s wishes cremation has taken place.