Benny Valdez

Benny Valdez, age 91, of Ulysses, Kansas died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at The Legacy at Park View in Ulysses, Kansas. She was born December 22, 1919 in Boncarbo, Colorado, the daughter of Phillip and Lupe (Vigil) Garcia.

Benny was a longtime resident of Trinidad and Walsenburg, Colorado. She graduated from Trinidad High School and attended college for one year. On October 10, 1944 she married Ross Valdez in Trinidad. They moved to Ulysses, Kansas in 1993. Benny enjoyed sewing, embroidering and was also a great cook. She loved watching and feeding the wild birds.

Survivors include two sons, Ross “Sonny” Valdez and wife Jeanne of Dallas, Texas, Leonard Valdez and wife Jeanie of Ulysses, Kansas; four daughters, Nancy Torres and husband Ben of Ulysses, Kansas, Phyllis Torres of Trinidad, Colorado, Theresa Bedoya and husband Gene of Yuma, Arizona, Jennifer Briggs and husband Danny of Ulysses, Kansas; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Benny is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ross on April 20, 2009; two brothers; one sister; and one son-in-law, Henry Torres.

Visitation: 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses, Kansas.
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM, Friday, February 18, 2011 at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Ulysses with Pastor Gary Gregory officiating.
Interment: Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be given to The Legacy at Park View in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.