Jake R. Valdez Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jake R. Valdez of Lakewood, Colorado, who passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jake R. Valdez to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his spouse Bernie; his son LaDell; his parents, Aurelia Valdez and Isaac Valdez; and his siblings, Ernie Valdez, Tina Garcia, Arthur Valdez and Gilbert Valdez.
He is survived by: his sister Delma Abeyta; his daughters, Priscilla Truman, Joyce Montoya (Joe) and Lisa Rayburn (Nick); and his grandchildren, DaNeen Bencivenga (Anthony), Jake Mondragon (Sharon), Ramond Valdez, Avery Rayburn (Morgan) and Seth Rayburn. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
