Javier Valdez, 61, of Brady, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at home with his family surrounding him.

Javier was born in Mexico to Juan and Estefana (Vasquez) Valdez on October 21, 1958. Javier married Edna Solis on February 20, 1977 at her mother’s house, they were married for forty-three years.

Javier had lived in McCulloch County for forty plus years. Javier loved his grandchildren, never met a stranger, enjoyed fishing, bar-b-queuing and cutting wood.

Javier is preceded in death by his parents, brother Jesse Valdez and a nephew Stevie Valdez.

Javier is survived by his wife Edna of Brady; son, Michael Valdez and wife Angela of Brady; sister Stephanie Minor and husband Flemmon of College Station; two brothers, Jerry Valdez and wife Carmen of Weatherford and John Valdez and wife Yvonne of Brady; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles..

Memorial service will be held at a future date.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Brady.