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Peter Joaquin Valdez

Peter Joaquin Valdez

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Peter Joaquin "PJ" Valdez, 14, of Las Colonias (Taos) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend whose warm smile with ever present dimples and bubbly personality could brighten up any room. PJ was a multi talented young man who had goals and aspirations for the future. He was entering his ninth grade year at Taos High School, where he was set to play three sports, football, basketball and baseball. Along with him being an athlete he was academically focused above all else with a grade point average of 4.0 and above. After graduation from High School his goal was to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Juan Bautista & Carolina Martinez, uncles, Ben Martinez & Ronald Valdez, cousins, Cindy Martinez and Jerome Quintana.

He is survived by his parents, Peter and Tillie Valdez, brother, Juan Amado Valdez, grandparents, Amado & Dora Valdez of Espanola, uncles and aunts, Oclides Gonzales (Frank), Bernice Martinez, Clorinda Gonzales (Fred), Mario Martinez (Mabel), Florence Quintana (Deacon Jerry), Rose Martinez (Elias), Loretta Suazo (Joe) and Yolanda Martinez all of Taos, David Valdez (Ana Marie) of Espanola, Steve Valdez (Viola) of Albuquerque, Leo Valdez (Paula) of Oklahoma, Franklin Valdez of San Luis, CO, Bernadette Valdez of Tesuque, Annette Baker (Patrick) of Velarde, Gloria Valdez of Glorietta and many other relatives.

Rosary was recited on July 01, 2007. Funeral mass was held on July 02, 2007. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment was held at Arroyo Seco Cemetery.


Contributions to PJ Valdez scholarship fund may be mailed to P.O. Box 1286, Taos, NM 87571.

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Name Peter Joaquin Valdez
Date of Death June 27th, 2007
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Taos
Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Florence Quintana published a tribute .

Our beloved PJ. Five years ago,we received the dreadful call that you were no longer with us. It seems like it was just yesterday, but not seeing you and hearing your beautiful laugh and voice has been more like an eternity. We miss you so very much. You, Jerome and Cindy have left a big emptiness in our hearts. We love and miss you all. Thinking and loving you,

Your Tia Flo

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Veronica published a tribute .

Happy early 18th birthday PJ! I love and miss you a lot. You're always in my thoughts and prayers. We're one day closer to meeting again, I can't wait to see your beautiful smile! Xoxo I love you so much!!

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The Family published a tribute .

Our PJ,you are, and will forever be in our thoughts and in our hearts. We miss you so very much. Happy 18th birthday, and Happy Birthday to our Cindy too. Love and miss you both.

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Friends published a tribute .

Happy 17th birthday. We miss you so very much.

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Tia Flo published a tribute .

My PJ, another Christmas without you. I miss you so much, but I know that you are celebrating Christmas with Jesus, Jerome, Cindy,and all our family who have gone before us. We love and miss all of you so very much.

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Evelyn Romero published a tribute .

Got A picture Of You i Carry in my heart,close my eyes to it when the world gets dark,Got a memory of you i carry in my soul, I wrap it close around me when the nights get cold,If you asked me how im doing id say just fine, but the truth is baby, if you read my mind,Not a day goes by that i dont think of you, after all this time your still with me its true, somehow you remain locked so deep inside....(Not a Day goes By):Lonnestar

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Florence Quintana published a tribute .

My PJ,It has been over two years that you left us, and there isn't a day that we don't think of you. We miss you, Jerome and Cindy so very much. You would be starting your Junior year today. How excited you would be hanging out with all your friends, and we would be looking forward to the first football game of the season. We know you would have made a great quarterback. We miss and love you.

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Christina Gonzales published a tribute .

Pj the first time I saw a pic of you when I was in 5th grade it was you and Josh Garcia and I was thinking dang who is that guy with Josh.
When I found out you wore the number 11, I was so excited because it’s my number too. I was glad to wear your number, after you passed I made sure no one else got it.
I just wish I was able to hang out with you more. I am glad i got to be your friend, everyone that knew you always seemed to have a better day after hanging out with you. It’s going to be two years a month from today. I can’t believe it’s been that long. I miss you and love you PJ May you Rest in Peace. ~Christina

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Evelyn Romero published a tribute .

Im Missing you =..(

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Evelyn R published a tribute .

Well PJ It's been awhile and i still havent been able to let go one bit, everyday there is something that reminds me of you, from a song, "THE SONGS", a picture,that dance move, even the clouds it all reminds me of you..I miss you and your presence is still with me..I love you

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Tia Flo published a tribute .

Happy 16th birthday our hijito. We love and miss you more and more as the days go by.

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La Familia published a tribute .

PJ, tomorrow, Dec. 27, will be half a year that you left us with broken hearts. Christmas was such a lonely day without you. Only the beautiful memories that you left us to cherish kept us going. Our consolation is that you spent Christmas Day with Jesus and the family members that you longed to see one more time. We love you, PJ and miss you more and more as the days go by.

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Veronica Silva published a tribute .

PJ,
I miss you Love very much. Even though it's been over five months now that you left this earth to begin your eternal life, it still seems unreal. I think about you constantly your laugh,your beautiful eyes and smile. God needed a wonderful person to make everyone smile and he knew who he wanted. You were a wonderful friend who anyone can rely on. I know our friendship will live on forever.I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

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Unknown published a tribute .

Valdez Family:
I am so sorry for your loss PJ was to me an angel on earth he was so sweet and caring. I miss him dearly and there is not a day that goes by that I dont think of him. God Bless.

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Unknown published a tribute .

PJ,
I will always remember how nice you were to me. You always made me laugh everytime I saw you. I miss you alot. I wish things could have been different. Remember when you went to science fair you were in 6th grade and I was in 8th, we had so much fun. You kept making me laugh well I was trying to give my presentation. I think of you often and I wish you were here. I will never forget you! R.I.P.

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Maria Lucero published a tribute .

We miss you PJ I still cant believe it to this very day that you are gone I watched you grow up. We miss and love you

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Dave published a tribute .

i miss u my best frien #11 u are alawas in my heart i love u

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Tia Flo published a tribute .

My PJ, It has been 3 long and very sad months since you were taken from us. You left us with broken hearts and an emptiness in our lives that will never be filled. Your beautiful smile and dimples we will never see again, your cheerful hello and wonderful hugs that you would give us everytime we saw you, we will never feel again. How difficult it will be for us to ever attend a game and not see you there, throwing the winning pass, hitting those homeruns you longed for, or being the best and tallest center that the Taos Tigers ever had. Yes mi hijito, sports at Taos High will never be the same again for us, because we looked forward to seeing you there. Our consolation is that you are now in Heaven the biggest star in God's team. You and your cousin Jerome are both sharing that #11 jersey that you both so loved. How lucky can you be to have Grandpa Juan, Grandma Carolina, Cindy, Tio Ben, Tia Elena, and Tio Ronald on the sidelines watching and cheering you on. Someday, the rest of your familia will be there with you. Until we meet again, we will forever miss and love you.

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Britt And Jen Your Baby Cousins published a tribute .

two our bigger but younger cuz we miss u like so bad the hole family does there is not a day that goes by that we dont think about u one bit we miss that smile and the BIG dimples, We miss the great advice you would give us when we needed it, We love you and you're always in our thoughts and prayers!!! your were really the greatest hitter that ever lived our BIG but little cuz tell tonia and jude and clarence and randy hi and that we miss them

tia tillie and uncle peter/tio peter i hope u guys are doing better i am sorry i havent gone to visit u i am sorry i love u both very much and i am here for u if u need any thing and mr juan i love u to and dont forget that

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Francine published a tribute .

im sorry about your lose it is still a very sad thing i will alwats remeber PJ for his smile and personality

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Evelyn R published a tribute .

I thought of PJ today, but that is nothing new. I thought of PJ yesterday, and will tomorrow too.

And I also think of you as well, even though you make no outward show. For what it means to lose a child, I will never truly know.

Remembering PJ will be easy, he was such a special joy each day. But I will remember your heartache as well, which I know will never go away.

PJ You were a wonderful guy. Thank you for the great memories which i will hold forever in my heart. Just to let you know you are constantly on my mind through out the days. I Love you!

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Joe,,patricia Solano And Family published a tribute .

Dear Pete, Tillie and Juan,
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of the loss of your son. I cant even imagine your pain us having kids of our own.
We will be praying for all of your family. WE LOVE YOU Your cousins from Denver

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Samantha Espinoza published a tribute .

Pj always made u smile i am going to miss him but you are an angel now watching over all of us. love you so much and will never forget you.

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Davi, Tammy, Tanya published a tribute .

to the Valdez family, we would like to send all of you our deepest condolences on the loss of PJ our prayers are with you now and always,PJ say hi to antonia for us, we will miss all of you deeply.

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Melissa Pacheco published a tribute .

hey pj i thought of you alot today of course i do evreyday but i just wanted to say that i love and miss you more than words can even to begin to to explain

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Maria & George Dimas published a tribute .

Dear Valdez Family,

We are so sorry for your loss.
May God help you all through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all .

Love The Dimas Family.

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Cathy, Phillip And Chris Baca published a tribute .

Pete, Tillie & Juan Amado,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time of sorrow. May our mothers who are in heaven take our children who are in heaven now under their wings.
Love, The Baca's

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Bobby Ray Torres published a tribute .

Rest in Peace





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Mckenna published a tribute .

I remember PJ as such a smiling, laughable guy! He lived life to the fullest. It is so sad he had to go this way, I am sorry for your loss. I promise to pray every night for him and keep his soul alive in my heart.

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Mattie Vialpando published a tribute .

Peter, Tillie, and Juan, There are no words to express the profound sadness that I feel for the family at this time. Tillie you introduced me to PJ in March and he was just like family from the moment you intoduced him to me. So respectful and full of personality. He was a very special child and will never be forgotten.

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Lupita Morgas published a tribute .

Pete, Tillie and familia, Please remember that your loss is shared by those who care and understand. I feel and know your pain of losing a son. You are all in my prayers. God bless you. Sincerely, Lupita Morgas

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Michael & Sylvia Torrez published a tribute .

Pete @ Tillie,
We are very sorry to hear about your son. May God be with you in this very hard times you will be facing,you will be in our prayers.
Los Torrez

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*ashley Romero* published a tribute .

Pj im am going to miss you soo much you were the funniest person and your smile and dimples always made me happy when i was down. Thankx for always being there for me i love you with all my heart and im never going to forget your ways im serios every time i saw you there was always someone there with you, you are very loved and everyone is going to miss you!

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Javier & Judith (Burt) Ortiz published a tribute .

Pete, Tillie & Juan Amado,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you the strength and comfort to carry forward during this time of sadness. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Suzanne Duran published a tribute .

I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.

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Elsie Medina published a tribute .

Tillie and family
so sorry to hear about your son my prayers are with you and the rest of the family .love your cuz,Elsie (Cordova)Medina

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Hillary Mcpartlon published a tribute .

P.J was an amazing kid. One of my favorite students. His smile and friendly demeanor would always brighten my day. I will miss him. He is in my thoughts and prayers.

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Jamie Lucero And Lucus Martinez published a tribute .

Tillie, Pete and Juan,

PJ was an amazing gift from God from the very begining. I loved him very much like a little brother. I looked forward to his bright smile everyday. I remember when he learned to walk, talk and even play sports. I was lucky enough to have been able to watch him grow from an infant into a wonderful young man. We had promised PJ that we would be at every home game we could to support him through HS.

Juan, PJ looked up to you and would have given anything to be there for you. Including Science Fair.

Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.

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Amanda Chavez published a tribute .

TILLE VALDEZ,
I HAVE KNOWN YOU FOR YEARS AS A WONDERFUL TEACHER. MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS
AMANDA

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Anna, Christian And Deanna Baca published a tribute .

Peter,Tillie and Juan Amado,
We are very sorry about the of loss of PJ. He will be greatly missed. May God Bless You, Anna, Christian and Deanna (Cathy and Phillip's family)

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Liza Reheiser published a tribute .

To my Aunt Tillie, Uncle Pete and my cousin Juan. My heart goes out to you. My love, thought and prayers are with you even thought I am far away. PJ will never be alone, my Dad will take care of him! I love you all!!! Tootsie

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Joanie (Lucero), Mia And Danny Garcia published a tribute .

To PJ: Oh PJ I love you so much. From the day I met you, your smile brightened up any room you were the sweetest baby, little boy and young man I have ever met. I adore you and will always keep you in my prayers.

For Pete, Tillie, and Juan Amado, You are in my thoughts and prayers. You were wonderful parents and the best big brother PJ could have ever wished for. There is no question in my mind that PJ is still with you and will forever watch over you from up above with that beautiful smile as bright as ever.

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Flavio Lopez published a tribute .

I know that you will always be watching over us. Thank you for the memories.
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Diana Chavez published a tribute .

Dear Tillie, Pete and Juan,

I am speechless over the loss of your beautiful child and brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers now and forever. May our Lord Jesus Christ hold you in his loving arms always.

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Catalina published a tribute .

PJ:
You were such a great guy. You always had that wonderful smile on your face. I had bet you had fun in 2nd period squirting water at everyone! I will miss not seeing you at Taos High! But you will always be in my heart and in my prayers! Rest in Peace, ok? And always look after everyone who misses you.
I will miss you!
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Micaela Franco published a tribute .

PJ,i'm going to miss u even though we barley talked thanks for being a good friend always, micaela

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Erin published a tribute .

The loss of Pj was a loss to every one that knew him. when you were sad he could always make you smile by smiling at them. i hope to see you soon.
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Benita Lujan published a tribute .

To The Amzing Valdez Family,

I would like to send my condolences and best wishes to your entire family. PJ's death is such a trajic lost to this whole community. He was loved by many. Everyone was looking forward to him being an upcoming freshmen. He was such a blessing to be around, his smile said a thousand words. PJ...i miss you so much...watch over everyone and smile big cause we all love and miss you dearly. I hope to see you again when my time comes.

:) I LOVE YOU PJ!!!

Sincerly,
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Samantha Chacon published a tribute .

Tillie, Pete, and Juan,
I am so sorry for your loss. PJ was a great young man and will be forever loved and missed. Juan, you were truely his hero. He always looked up to you ever since he was a little boy. Never let go of that. If you need anything I'll always be here for you.

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Maya Vargas-And Vargas Family published a tribute .

Our Sincere Condolences On The Loss Of Your Son PJ. Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You At This Difficult Time.May God Bless The Valdez Family.

PJ Will Always Have A Big Place In My Heart He Was One Of The Greatest Friends I Could Have Ever Asked God For.With His Big Smile And Dimples He Would Greet Me Everyday In the Hallways Of TMS.. That Is One OF The Things Im Gonna Miss About PJ The Most. He Had High Expectations In His Life And Never Gave Up At Anything He Attempted. He Was One OF the Most Devoted Players To The Taos Tiger Teams. All He Wanted Out Of Life Was To Go Down The Street And To Hear People Say There Goes The Greatest Hitter That Ever Lived.You Will Be Missed Greatly By Everybody...Love Maya Vargas

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Yolanda Tavarez published a tribute .

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Renee M. Fresquez published a tribute .

The Valdez Family,

I would like to share my condolences and I am deeply sorry for your loss. P.J was simply an angel on earth while he was still with us but God takes the best and P.J was simply the best. He was able to make any surrounding glow just from that beautiful smile and yes we can't forget those dimples that came along with it. I know this is a rough road for your family to go down but just know that he will always be with you and watching over you. You will never be without him, for he will remain in your hearts forever. May his angel be with you always and protecting you. He is now your Guardian Angel. Rest in Peace P.J and I will be seeing you someday when my time comes. We all Miss You and Love You!

Sincerely,
Renee M. Fresquez

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Vanessa C. Medina published a tribute .

The Valdez Family,

My prayers are going out to you in this time of sorrow. P.J. was a very good student. He was very nice and outgoing, simply raised by the best! In all times, we must say goodbye to those we dearly love and cherish. The best thing to remember is what a great son and brother you had.I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. WE will miss P.J., he was a kind, caring, intelligent young man. He will forever be looking down on us as our guardian angel. God Bless You Always.

Vanessa C. Medina

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Ronald & Christina Montez published a tribute .

May God give you comfort you during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss..

Ronald,Christina & Michelle

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Evelyn published a tribute .

PJ,
I love you! My words can not explain how much i am going to miss you! You were a wonderful guy.Once you started something you finished it!!! Thank you for being there for me when i needed to talk! And thanks for my message in the clouds! I LOVE YOU MORE!!!
Please keep sending them!
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Sona .r. & Tami .c. published a tribute .

Hey P.J. , you were a very true homie and we will never forget your smile because we would always see it on your face. and the way you would always cheer every body up if they were down. and the way you would always give me advice when we needed it. you will always be in our hearts and minds. we will never forget you. laters homie we will meat in paradice.
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Anna Vasquez published a tribute .

PJ,
Ur were the coolest kid i meet in 6th grade.I'll always remember that time when u taped the fishing line to a coin and u threw out in the hallway and 1 of the teachers saw and said"PJ thats not going to work wit me." I'll always remember ur smile !! Watch over o.k.
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Dominique Truijllo published a tribute .

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i am so sorry for lost he was a great person he will be missed your in my thoughts and prayers

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Sylvia (Mrs. Herrera )Tms published a tribute .

Mr.& Mrs. Valdez, Juan extended family and friends...I am so sorry for the loss of PJ. He was a wonderful boy. Very respectful, always smiling. I don't ever remember him without that smile.He visited my classroom often with his bestfriend Eduardo.We will miss him greatly. God Bless You.

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Christine And Vanessa Valdez published a tribute .

PJ,
You were a great person. We will never forget you, or your smile. Ours prayers and hearts go out to you and your family. A great friend and a wonderful athelete, you will be greatly missed.

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Marcos Archuleta published a tribute .

hey pj we miss u !!!!!!1 why did it have to happen omg we miss u so yeah we all love u and u will never be forgotten

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Mariah Armijo published a tribute .

pj, i miss u a lot and u'll always have a space in my heart.

ur friend mariah :)

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Miquela Pacheco published a tribute .

P.J.
I Will NEVER 4get you. I knew you since kndergarten up to 8th grade you would always make me laugh. And I WILL MISS YOU A LOT! You were like a Big Brother to me.I LOVE YOU will all my heart.I will pray for your family. R.I.P. Peter "P.J." Valdez

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Ray & Antonice Piper published a tribute .

May the memories of your son held deep with in your heart help to sooth you. You are in are prayers. May you feel gods peace all around you during this very difficult time. With are deepest sympathy

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Arriana Chavez published a tribute .

To P.J.: Hey P.J. You know, even though sometimes you would always bug me and make me laugh when I didn't want to, I never really mind. We will miss you dearly and keep you in our hearts.

~Arri

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Dennis & Barbara Coca published a tribute .

Pete, Tillie & Juan
We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious son and brother, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your families. May God Bless you in this time of sorrow.

Dennis & Barbara Coca

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Miquela (Sandoval) Mangum & Family published a tribute .

Mrs. Valdez & family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that your boys mean the world to you and I hope you find comfort with God and your family at this difficult time. To Rose and Florence, may God bless you at this difficult time as well. Know that Cindy and Jerome have taken PJ to his final resting place together. Please give my love and blessings to everyone.

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Fatima Tms - Secretary published a tribute .

Mr. Pete, Mrs. Tillie, and Juan.
I feel very fortunate to have had PJ as my office aide. I will miss this young mans precious smile. I am at a loss of words and can not express how sad i am for you and your family. i hope that our kids will follow PJ's good example of a person that was. God Bless You All.

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Sue Archuleta published a tribute .

Tillie and Pete,

I'm am deeply sorry for the loss of PJ. My prayers are with you. He was an winderful person and his spirit will live forever. My family is praying for all of you and send there condolences.
Juan,
I'm am so sorry for the loss of PJ. Just know that he is watching over your. You were his hero and nothing is ever going to stop that. He's your angel now. I know it's hard, but I'm always here for you. My prayers are with you and my they help you through this hardship.
God bless all of you.

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Anthony, Charlene (Padilla) Ortega & Family published a tribute .

Dear Valdez Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss.

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Kaleigh published a tribute .

I am so sorry for your loss, i havent seen Pj since his 7th grade year. I moved to santa fe but remember him very well...my thoughts and prayers are with you all! Kaleigh

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Raymond,lorrie & Ryne Valerio published a tribute .

Dearest Pete, Tille & Juan Amado:

Our prayers and thoughts are with you in the loss of your beautiful son and brother. May you find solace in knowing that PJ is not only now an angel in heaven, but know that his presence here on earth touched every one he came across.

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Matthew & Denise Martinez & Family published a tribute .

We are very sorry for your loss.We will miss PJ and his beautiful smile very much. He was a kind and respectful youg man, you did an amazing job raising him.Your family is in our prayers.

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Sandra Trujillo And Family published a tribute .

My heart shares the grief that you are all feeling. And I pray that the emptiness that you are all feeling at this time is filled with wonderful memories that "PJ" left behind. Knowing Tillie for many years, if he had just half the heart of gold that she has, I am sure he would be saying don't be sad but glad that I was able to share my 14 wonderful years with you all. Based on what I have heard and read about him he was a very happy young man that blessed everyone with his presence and upbeat personality. My prayers are with all of the family.

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Ursula Salazar published a tribute .

To the Valdez Family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family during this time. PJ will live in the hearts and minds of all the people he touched during his life. I got to know PJ when he played basketball with my niece Julia, and he was a wonderful and kind person. God Bless you all.
Ursula Salazar

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~David, Rita, Amanda, & Vanessa Fresquez~ published a tribute .

Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are. P.J. will be greatly missed with that beautiful smile of his and great personality. God has chosen his path he shall lead now as that special angel that will be watching over everybody, Especially your family. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. We love you P.J. may you rest in peace and be that shining bright angel for us.

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Melissa Montoya-Motsinger (Eges) published a tribute .

Ms Valdez and family,

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for the loss of your beautiful son. PJ made a difference in so many lives and I wish there was something I could say or do to ease your pain. You are a beautiful family and it saddens me to see you hurt this way. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you through this very difficult time.

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Roberta Vigil & Greggy published a tribute .

Tilie, Peter & Juan,

We are saddened for the loss of your son and brother. Our prayers are with all of you.

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Therea Green published a tribute .

Dear Tillie, Pete and Juan,
May God give you strength over time to cope with the pain and loss of P.J. Someday God will help us understand. Today and for many tomorrows you have my deepest sympathy.
Theresa

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Sheila Jiron (Tms) published a tribute .

Pete, Tillie, Juan & family my heart & prayers got out to all of you and to all who knew and loved PJ. PJ was such a wonderful person and I was blessed to have him touch my life, I will miss him dearly.

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Querida Cordova published a tribute .

im so sorry about your loss. I loved PJ. he was such a cool kid. my thoughts are prayers are with you.

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Cathy Marquez published a tribute .

I am so sorry for your loss, may God bless you. PJ I'm going to miss seeing you in my computer classes with your Mom. We will always LOVE you.

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Shannon Roberts (Shannon Trujillo) published a tribute .

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. As you lost your boy you have gained an angel. Remember that God does love you. Lean on him.

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Dennis, Sandra, Joshua And Daniel Garcia published a tribute .

PJ you will be greatly missed. We know that you truly loved life and lived it to the fullest. You were an exceptional young man. We know that you are going to be God's favorite angel in heaven as you were our favorite angel here. We loved as our own son and brother. God bless your family, your dad, your mom and your brother. You were the light in everyone's life. We will miss you little PJ angel.

PJ,Juan,Ms.Valdez,and Pete,
PJ is going to be missed and and remembered as a funny, smart, and athletic kid he always brought a smile to my face. Daniel

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Anthony, Virginia, And Andrea Medina published a tribute .

May God craddle you in His arms at this time. Our prayers are with you Juan, at this time be strong for your Mom and Dad. We love you.

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Justin Abeyta published a tribute .

Im so sorry about the loss of PJ. He was a teammate in football and a good friend. I really looked up to that guy. Im going to miss him so much theres not even words to explain the pain. I just saw u on thursday last week and u were so happy. PJ watch over our friends exspecially Pat and watch over me and ur family... I will always miss u and remember u as such a good friend....

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Michelle, Danielle & Jon Michael Griego published a tribute .

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will pray that peace and comfort come to your family. Our deepest sympathies are with you.

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Abbie, Joey, Brandon, Thomas, And Alicia published a tribute .

Tillie, Pete, and Juan Amado
Our hearts go out to you and all the Valdez,and Martinez Family,our deepest sorrow for the loss of your beloved son. May god grant you the strenght to bear the pain of your loss. On behalf of the Fernandez Family, Abbie, Joey,Brandon,Thomas, and Alicia you are all in our hearts and in our prayers. God give you comfort..........

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Coach J And Family published a tribute .

our thoughts and prayers are with you may god bless you and your family pj will be remembered by my family forever

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Paula A published a tribute .

PJ we will miss you and always have you in our hearts

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Pau;la published a tribute .

PJ you were always in my 5th pd.checking what Ms.Ruiz was doing but you always had a smile on ur face
R.I.P PJ we will always have you in our hearts

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Paula, Fred & Teo published a tribute .

Peter, Tillie & Juan our hearts go out to you. We know what you are going through and are praying for you and your family. We are here for you and our heart break to know you have to go through this. We love you and pray that Clarence was there to welcome him into heaven.

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Billy Fresquez Jr. published a tribute .

PJ i will miss u dude u will always be in my heart u were always here for me u were like my big bro it seemed like yesterday u were here playing basketball with me now u r in a better place well i will always remember the times we had fun.

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Maria Lucero published a tribute .

PJ, WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH.I still remeber when PJ was little his smile would light up a room expecially with those dimples, TO the family our prayers our with you, we love you,

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Anthony Labella And Labella Family published a tribute .

PJ,
I will miss you. You're smile always made everyone happy. We always had fun times and laughed in Science class and in basketball and football.
Anthony LaBella

PJ,
I will remember you as one of my brother's friends who liked to joke around and play pranks on me. You made me laugh.
Alyssa LaBella

Goodbye

God took you away.
It doesn't seem fair,
but in the back of my mind,
you will always be there.

You were a close friend,
and our paths did cross,
and your absence in this world,
is to me a great loss.

You were too young to die, and
too innocent to feel that pain.
Only heaven benefits,
because you it has now gained.

I may think of you
with each passing day,
but your strength is something I won't forget,
you have changed me in a way.

I wish for you eternal peace;
that's what you deserve my friend.
I hope I lead my life well enough
to meet up with you in the end.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. PJ was a sweet, kind, and gentle boy who always said hello and acknowledged everyone's presence. May God bless you and your family.

Mae and Tony LaBella

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Melissa Pacheco published a tribute .

omg pj ima miss ya sooooooooooooo much i'll meet cha up there wait 4 me
be happy i'll pray 4 u ervy day
xoxoxoxo
m3l!ssa

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Evelyn Romero published a tribute .

PJ I am going to miss you bunches! You were my Everything. I will never forget that time you showed me how to dance and then sang to me!!! I am going to hold on to that memory Forever you helped me out through alot of things! I remember I told you I was nervouse about track and you said " You will do great. If you believe in yourself you can do anything". You made my life interesting and wonderful! And i want to thank you for that i am going to miss you dearly! I will treasure the memories that we created! I look foward to finishing our conversation in paradise! I want to thank your parents for raising such a wonderful and sweet kid!(you guys did a wonderful job) And Juan He Loved you! And He looked up to you,you were his Hero! He is looking after all of us now! God took him as an ANGEL!
Love,Evelyn(One of his many friends)

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Hillary A published a tribute .

you will be missed by everyone p.j. especially that smile you used to put on everyones face.. we love you more than words can say.. thanks for bieng such a great person..

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The Archuleta's published a tribute .

To the Valdez and Martinez Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We can remember seeing PJ at the baseball fields when he was younger, watching Juan Amado play little league. He grew into a handsome young man, and now he is your angel watching over you all. May the Grace of God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Pablo, Darlene, Ryan, Maria and Pablo

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Tammy! published a tribute .

Hey Pj... aka my B-dad (biological father)... jus wanna say i love u... ill miss u...i cant really say much but ill c u when i get up there k.. much love

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Megan Trujillo published a tribute .

PJ
I love you so much~you were always a good guy ,always happy with that BIG smile on your face... you made a diffrence in my life and I juat want to tell you I love you so much and will miss you!!!!

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Tia Flo published a tribute .

P.J. A year has passed since we got that horrible phone call, and yet it seems like just yesterday you were here making us laugh. Today, just the mere mention of your name make the tears come so easy. All that is left are the beautiful memories, but believe me we hold every one in our hearts. We love and miss you so much. Please pray for your familia here on earth.

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Samantha Martinez published a tribute .

PJ ive known u forever how could you be gone!!!!! Why u Why now!!!!!! i jus wish i could have said goodbye PJ i love and miss u i want to let your family know that if they need anything i am always going to there for them im only a call away!!!!!! I will never forget u PJ

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Fernandez-Griffin published a tribute .

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with your entire family. And may god be with all of you during this rough time.

Sincerly,
Kim, Isabella and Tom

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Debbie Gutierrez published a tribute .

My prayers are with all of the family, I was so sorry to hear about P.J. God is with the whole family now and your special little angel will always be with you. like they say : NO FAREWELL WORDS WERE SPOKEN, NO TIME TO SAY GOODBYE, YOU WERE GONE BEFORE WE KNEW IT, AND ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY. P.J. IF LOVE COULD HAVE SAVED YOU, YOU WOULD HAVE LIVED FOREVER. God be with you

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Michael,anthony,oclides Gutierrez published a tribute .

our payers and support are with you and your family at this time. the Gutierrez's

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Christine ~Mrs. Garcia~Tms published a tribute .

Mr.& Mrs. Valdez, Juan Jr., extended family and friends...I am so sorry for the loss of PJ. He was an awesome kid. Very respectful, always smiling. I don't ever remember him without that smile. That's how he got me to type all his essays. My prayers are with you and your family. He will never be forgotten.

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Julia Castillo published a tribute .

Dear Valdez Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I guees you could say me and PJ were friends. We used to play basketball in the 6th grade. He helped me out alot with basketball. I keep you in my prayers and I hope that God will mend your broken hearts.
Sincerely, Julia Castillo

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Melany, Felicity, Priscilla published a tribute .

We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers and hearts. PJ was a wonderful person. He was sweet, loving, and caring. He would always talk to us no matter what.We will always remember him smiling. He will always be remembered and loved. We are here if you need anything.It is so unbealievable and so heartbreaking, but we know now He is Home.

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Debra Mondragon,anthony & Thomas published a tribute .

To the Valdez family we are very sadden to hear of the loss of PJ It is very heartbreakin. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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The Rael Family published a tribute .

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts.

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Unknown published a tribute .

Yesterday was a year but it seems like it was only yesterday that your precious smile could no longer be seen by us. they say time heals all but, it cannot heal the hurt of loosing someone you really love. Sometimes I think about you and I wish things had turned out differently. I was always told that god takes the most pure people. Loosing you, I truely belive god takes the best. Miss you and your precious smile PJ. I know your an angel and your watching over all of us
LOVE YAH!

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Julie Quintana published a tribute .

PJ, how I miss you so much. Your in my thoughts every day and always. May you be in eternal happiness with all of our loved ones. Love you.

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Samantha Martinez published a tribute .

PJ do you know how quiet Colonias is with out you!! we all miss you and love you very much! Today is a year and i just cant belive it! my prayers are with you and your family!!

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David Vargas published a tribute .

God Bless all of you and PJ is now at rest he is watchin us all

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Unknown published a tribute .

PJ i pray everyday for you! i pray for your family as well! we all miss you its been like half a year since we lost such a good and caring person! we love you and i will keep praying for you! i couldnt explain how hard it was for all of us! but we know your with us all, cant wait to see up there! Hope you will be waiting for me! LOVE AND MISS YOU!!

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Marissa Mondragon published a tribute .

O my god pj we miss you so much over here. I cant believed you just turned 15! i wish you were still here so we could've celebrated it with you. you would've been a great football player and basket ball player. we miss you very much and we all cant wait to see you one day again!
Luv,
Marissa

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Love Friends And Family published a tribute .

pj we all miss you very much. why did the lord have to take you away at such an early age. we love and miss you and we can't wait to see you again!
Love Friends and family

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Melissa published a tribute .

wow, 15 yrs, i know ur in a better place now hving the time of ur life today but i still cant help but be sad

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Tia Redda published a tribute .

My dearest PJ. Today you celebrate your Birthday in a very special and wonderful place. With Jesus and all his Angels. You are also celebrating with Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Ben, Uncle Ron, Jerome, Cindy and many other family who have also passed on to a better more beautiful place, a place of eternal rest. We miss you so very much, your beautiful infectious dimpled smile, your loving ways - your hugs, your kisses, your never ending requests for scratching your back. We miss you for so many, many reasons. Izaiah is growing up day by day and still carries on what you taught him while you were with him on this earth. Please watch over us all, especially your Mama, Dad and Brother. They miss so much. I love you PJ you have left a very big and empty space in my life.

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Tia Flo published a tribute .

Tomorrow, January 29, our hijito, you will celebrate your 15th birthday with Jesus. We remember how much you were looking forward to celebrating your 15th birthday with all your friends and familia. It will be an extremly sad day for us, but then again that's nothing new. We miss you so very much, and each new day only brings the realization that you are no longer with us. But, we pray for that day that we will be together again. Happy Birthday Hijito. We love you.

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Tia Flo published a tribute .

Tomorrow, January 29, our hijito, you will celebrate your 15th birthday with Jesus. We remember how much you were looking forward to celebrating your 15th birthday with all your friends and familia. It will be an extremly sad day for us, but then again that's nothing new. We miss you so very much, and each new day only brings the realization that you are no longer with us. But, we pray for that day that we will be together again. Happy Birthday Hijito. We love you.

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Camilia published a tribute .

pj, i love you and i miss you and i will see you one day again in paradise. watch over me.
love, camilia

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