Obituary of Manuel Valderaz Jr.

Manuel was born on July 23, 1964 in Slaton, Texas to Manuel Valderaz and Eloisa Aguirre and passed away on February 27, 2023 at his residence. Manuel Married Esmeralda Garza on May 25, 2019 in Abilene, Texas. He was a super fan of the New England Patriots and never missed a game. Manuel loved to host family get-togethers and seeing everyone happy. He proudly served the United States Air Force and the Thunder Birds for twenty-years and after retirement furthered his career as a Radiology Technician with Abilene Medical. He was passionate about music especially his Idol Elvis Presley. Manuel liked spending time with his family. He loved his little Daisy. His presents will be dearly missed but his spirit will be with us forever. He was preceded in death by his father: Manuel Valderaz Sr. and Two brothers: Juan Manuel Valderaz and Rudy Valderaz. He is survived by wife: Esmeralda Valderaz; his mother; Eloisa and husband Richard Robles; One Son: Manuel Valderaz III and wife Skarlen; one step-son Billy Grander Jr.; two daughters: Tabitha and wife Belen Valderaz and Morgan Zermeno and husband Eliseo; one step-daughter: Jennifer and husband Mike Norton; one brother: Michael Valderaz; three sisters: Yolanda Valderaz, Teresa Porras, and Adelina "Penny" Valderaz; and eight grandchildren.