He was raised in Oak Cliff and attended Sunset High School. Steven was known to his family and friends as Stinkey. Beyond his rough exterior Stinkey was a kind and gentle soul. Stinkey was known to randomly call and text family and friends just to say, “I love you.” He would often end his calls and texts with “I love you; God loves you and there’s nothing you can do about it.” Stinkey was very sensitive, and he loved so many people, but his mama and dad always held an extra special place in his heart.
Steven is preceded in death by his grandmother Maria Sanchez, his father Robert Lee Valadez, brothers Daniel and Robert Michael Valadez, nephews Richard Valadez, David Valadez II and Steven Frank Valadez and his aunt Josephine Vasquez.
Steven is survived by his parents Felix and Stella Sandoval, children Nicole Valadez (Alex Sanchez), Gabriel Valadez (Claudia Chavez), Stephanie Cervantes (Ed Cervantes) and Damian Cantu. Grandchildren Stella Izabella, Xavier Ray, Iyana, Dominik, Leah, Kevin, Angelina and Ava. Steven is also survived by his brothers Johnny Frank Valadez, James Edward Valadez, David Valadez and Joel Valadez and his sisters Yolanda Valadez, Lee Barrera, Maria Dolores Diaz and Teresa Sandoval Diaz. Steven is also survived by his aunt Margaret Moreno and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers: Gabriel Valadez, Xavier Valadez, Alex Sanchez, Adam Diaz, James Pena, Johnny Frank Pena. Honorary Pallbearers: Johnny (Prieto) Valadez, James (Curley) Valadez, David Valadez, Adrian Diaz, Rudy Diaz
The family of Steven wish to extend their gratitude and sincere thanks to the caring doctors and nurses working in the intensive care unit at Methodist Dallas Medical Center for their dedicated care of Steven.
Rest in peace our dearest Stinkey and we want you to know that we love you; God loves you and there’s nothing you can do about it.
