Esther Chavez Valadez was born on October 1, 1938 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and alongside her husband, Ramon Valadez, dedicated her life raising her four children. She was known above all for her unconditional love for her children and made sure all that came through her door never left with a hungry stomach. Her pastime was going to church, being outside socializing with her neighbors and upkeeping her beautiful garden.
She is survived by her four children, Jose Angel Valadez, Rolando Valadez, Sonia Valadez (Saum) and Ramon Jose Valadez, Jr., her 13 grandchildren, 3 siblings and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Claudio Chavez, mother, Eutiquia Chavez and three siblings.