Darrell J. Valdez Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 31, 2025, at the age of 95, Darrell J. Valdez (Des Moines, Iowa) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Manuel Valdez and Lupe Valdez; and his wife Benita Mary Cuevas. He is survived by: his children, Mike Valdez (Ann), Terry Lopez (Felipe) and Jeff Valdez; his grandchildren, Melissa Schultz (John), Joshua Valdez (Andrea), Angela McGillvary (Dave), Donovan Van Gundy (Stacey), Daniel Valdez, Julia Lopez, Austin Valdez (Jenny) and Brandon Valdez (Anna); his great grandchildren, Sophia Schultz, Elizabeth Schultz, Zachary Valdez, Evelyn Valdez, Isabel Valdez, Jesse Van Gundy (Kayla), Jacob McGillvary, Ally Martellie, Kayla Arellano, Cheyenne Van Gundy, Tanner Leiting, Nicholas Valdez, Benjamin Valdez, Marcus Valdez, Joseph Valdez, Lily Valdez, Aubrey Valdez, Hayden Valdez, Collin Valdez, Colt Valdez, Darrell Valdez and Elis Valdez; his great great grandchildren, Giovanni Van Gundy, Sophia McGillvery, Arya Lemke and Aubrey Martellie; and his sister Frances Gallardo.
