Dolores is survived by her five children; Arthur T. Valdez III, James M. Valdez, Daniel G. Valdez, Vincent J. Valdez, and Margaret R Valdez; 14 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Many people knew her as Mrs. Valdez as she was a Teacher’s Associate in Special Education at David Lubin Elementary School and John H. Still Middle School. Upon retiring as a Teacher’s Associate, she continued to tutor children in reading. Dolores was honored for her achievements in education with the Vanguard Medallion and SCUSD Champion Award.
Dolores volunteered countless hours to many different organizations including but not limited to docent at the Governor’s Mansion, where she chaired the mansion’s Christmas Decorations Committee and annual Halloween event.
Dolores also volunteered at the Casa Garden Restaurant helping out in the kitchen during their busy lunchtimes. Dolores was a beacon of light to her family and she enjoyed crochet, knitting, origami, and playing with her fluffy cat Billie Jean while watching Raiders football. Dolores was a devoted wife first and foremost as well as a loving mother, beloved grandmother, wise older sister, and generous great grandmother. Dolores put her family first before anything else and for this she is eternally loved.
Family and friends are invited to view on Friday, February 21, 2020 between the hours of 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm at the Land Park Chapel of Harry A. Nauman & Son, 4041 Freeport Blvd. The burial will be Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Immediately following burial you are invited to a celebration of life at Eagles Hall Aerie 9FOE, 4401 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
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