Survived by his wife, Veronica Garcia; children, Deja and Eric Valdez; step children, Melissa Roman and Eric Garcia; mother, Virginia (Vicky) Valdez; siblings, Richie Valdez, Monica Rivera, Sylvia Gonzales and Myrna Macias; grandchildren, Davina & Delilah Carrillo, McKayla Matthews and Jayden White and 16 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Ricardo H. Valdez Jr. A Celebration of Ruben’s Life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Cathedral of Faith, 2315 Canoas Garden Ave., San Jose, CA 95125.