Jesse Valdez, 48, of Avondale, died November 6, 2013 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born January 11, 1965 in Phoenix, AZ to Jose Guadalupe and Delfina Valdez. He was a member of Phoenix Restoration Church. He is survived by his son Paul Ray Valdez, stepson Michael E. Farinas, godson Angel Gonzalez; his father Jose Guadalupe Valdez; sisters Maria and Sylvia Gonzalez, and Suzanna Valdez; brothers Jose Guadalupe Valdez Jr., Arturo Valdez, Ruben Valdez, and Danny Gomez. He was preceded in death by his mother Delfina Valdez and sister Mercedez Valdez. A visitation will be held from 9am to 11am on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ. A funeral service will follow at 11am. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, AZ. Donations can be made to the Special Olympics in honor of Jesse Valdez. Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.