Antonia Valdez

Antonia Herrera Velasquez Valdez, 80, passed from this life on August 18, 2022. She was born May 10, 1942 in Ben Arnold, TX to Antonio and Ignacia Herrera Velasquez. She married Victor Garza Valdez on August 22, 1964 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and they shared 57 years together. She attended Frenship Schools until she was withdrawn to help her family work. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who dedicated her days to her family and their home. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Antonia was very crafty and enjoyed sewing and making floral arrangements. She loved watching EWTN, praying the rosary, reciting Divine Mercy Chaplet and Mother Angelica. She will be remembered for always having a smile on her face, being a mom to all of the kids in the neighborhood, and always praying for everyone. Most importantly, she taught her family to love unconditionally and to forgive one another.
Antonia is survived by her husband of 57 years Victor Garza Valdez, her daughter Vickie V. Narbaez (Ramiro Trevino), her only grandson Nick Narbaez, her brothers Leon H. Velasquez (Sylvia), Paul H. Velasquez (Norma), her sisters Angelina V. Torres, Augie V. Martin (Jim), Judy Garza (Bob), Rebecca V. Sera, and several nieces, nephews and cousins whom she loved very deeply and prayed for. She is preceded in death by her parents, a son Rene V. Valdez, her brothers Mike H. Velasquez, Louis H. Velasquez, and Ernest H. Velasquez, and a nephew Michael Angelo Sera.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm - 9:00pm on Monday, August 22 with recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be announced at a later date.