Preceded in death by parents, Juan and Lupe Valverde; brothers, Robert, Frank, and John; sister, Juanita. Survived by wife of 65 years, Bettye; children, Robert Valverde, Rebecca (Monte) Stauffer, Ronald Valverde, Roberta (Chris) Tiehen, Russell (Betty) Valverde and Rhonda (Richard Jr.) Carlisle; brother, Alex Valverde; sister, Theresa (Dennis) Paulter; 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; many family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to a Parkinson Foundation. VISITATION Friday, October 6, 2017 from 5-8pm. FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday, October 7, 10am all at Westlawn Hillcrest. INTERMENT Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park.