Ernesto Adonais Valdez
8/31/1942 - 1/13/2013
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Obituary For Ernesto Adonais Valdez
Entered into rest on January 13, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age of 70. Devoted husband of 40 years to Dolores Valdez. Beloved father of Brian Case, Tammara Wood, Stephanie Valdez-Kaminsky, and Michelle Wilton. Grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 1. Treasured brother of Dorothy and Naomi. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Born August 31, 1942 in Denver, CO, Ernesto served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper for 3 years. He worked at General Motors and Nummi for a total of 32 years as a United Auto Workers representative. He really loved antique cars, his 1958 Corvette, and his grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 18, from 9-11am and a Chapel Service will begin at 11am, all at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Reception to follow at the funeral home. A private family burial will be held at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA.
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10/01/2021
Dolores and family, so sorry for your loss. I'll be forever grateful for Ed's help getting on at Nummi. We'll always remember all the fun times.
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10/01/2021
Sympathy goes to you and your family.
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10/01/2021
Although I didn't personally meet Ed many times, there was a soft spot in my heart for him as he loved and was so good to Dottie. Please remember the many good times to help you through this difficult time.
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10/01/2021
Worked with ED at G.M and Nummi one great guy R.I.P my friend.
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10/01/2021
The brightest sun in my life has been extinguished, but I cherish the time we spent together and hold the happy memories in my heart. RIP dearest "little" brother. Will love you forever - until we meet again. Dorothy
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10/01/2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Eddie was such a sweet man! I enjoyed his stories of family and Camp Valdez-he spoke so proudly of his family. He will be missed.
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10/01/2021
Tammara & family, I am so sorry for your loss, Ed was a great and knowledgeable person. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all!
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10/01/2021
Taken from us way to early. He was just getting used to being retired. I know he loved his family so much especially those wonderful Grand kids. Ed was a baby kisser for sure. Fast Eddie was my favorite Ed.I can see him now in heaven, Holding a cue stick, telling St Peter to rack em up if you want a win your wings back, or shake em Jake, my fingers ache, or how about the famous, You didn't come in here checking. Hanging with Eddie was always an experience that bordered on breaking the law. Remember when two cops came into D infernos and Fast Eddie told the cop he looked just like "Shirley Temple. I hear they woke up face down in the alley out back after that one. This guy's life was one big thrill ride. He always pushed things to their limit. Things will never be the same in Heaven now that he's back together with Lucas, Lucy, Albert and that Ford Mustang he shot!!!
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10/01/2021
To your new journey!
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10/01/2021
Eddie, you will be missed. You were such a wonderful man, always so nice everytime I saw you at NUMMI. In all my years at NUMMI, I never heard anyone say anything negative about you...and that's unusual for a UAW rep. You were respected and loved by so many. Next time I go to La Casita in Fremont, I'll order the Poor Valdez menu item and think of you. Rest In Peace, Eddie. My heart and prayers are with your family at losing such a great man.
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10/01/2021
He will be sorely missed. So sorry for your loss. It is a loss for all who knew and loved him.
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10/01/2021
Ed, you will be missed, remembering all of the good times we had together. Dolores and family. May your memories be your guide. Love to all Trish
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10/01/2021
Dolores, Michelle and everyone: So sorry for your loss. Ed was a sweetie. He always seemed so unassuming and care free. I remember the first time I met you guys, it was love at first site. You made Paul and I feel like a part of the family even before the kids got married. And even more so by whipping our butts at poker. That was a great night. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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10/01/2021
We love you Ed will always remember the happier times. R.I.P.
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10/01/2021
I worked with Eddie at NUMMI in the HR Department. He was such a wonderful person. He was always very nice and a true Denver Bronco fan. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
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10/01/2021
I'm so sorry to hear about Eddie. He was a great guy. So fun to be around. I knew him both at General Motors and NUMMI. My heart goes out to his family. RIP Eddie
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10/01/2021
Dolores, I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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