Alma Delia Valdez

Alma Delia Valdez, 64, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 1, 2021 at her home.

She was born on November 15, 1956 in Dr. Coss, Nuevo León, Mexico where she was also raised; the daughter of Santiago Rios and Maura Garcia. She relocated to Houston, TX where she met and married her husband of 38 years, Jose (Joe) Baldemar Valdez. She will be dearly missed.

Joe and Alma raised their family (daughter Melissa and son Joey) in Houston, TX, Seminole, TX and then Green River.

Upon her husband's retirement they decided to settle in Harlingen, TX where she succumbed to a three year battle with cancer.

Alma enjoyed cooking and spending time with her husband, children and a large extended family. She loved to serve anyone and everyone in any way she could. She was always up for a drive to explore new places.

Survivors include her husband; Joe Valdez who resides in Harlingen, TX, one daughter; Melissa Valdez who resides in Houston, TX, one son; Joey Valdez who resides in San Antonio, TX, one sister; Bertha Solis, one brother; Santiago Rios Jr. and his wife Liz Rios all of Mission, TX, along with many brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Santiago & Maura, mother-in law; Benita Valdez, father-in law; Erasmo Valdez, brother-in-law; Severo Solis, brother-in-law; Beto Valdez, sister-in-law; Elma Valdez, sister-in-law; Marta Valdez and brother-in-law; George Longoria.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Texas Oncology of Weslaco, MD Anderson in Houston and Kindred Hospice of Harlingen.

A visitation for Alma was held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from 5-9 pm at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home, 26873 N. White Ranch Road, La Feria, Texas 78559. The Holy rosary was recited at 7 pm.

A chapel service occurred on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 1 pm. A burial occurred Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2 pm at Heavenly Grace Memorial Park, 26873 N. White Ranch Road, La Feria, Texas 78559.