Lauro Pablo Valdez, 55, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2007. Mr. Valdez was preceded in death by his parents: Antonio Valdez and Emma Lozano, brother: Anthony Valdez. He is survived by his wife: Rocio R. Valdez, children: Melissa (Marcos)Valdez Garcia, Lauro P. Valdez, Jr., Kristie D. Valdez, Karla G. Valdez, Michelle A Alfaro and Alejandro Alfaro, brothers and sisters: Jerry Valdez, Rosa Garza, Edgardo (Nina) Valdez, Edmundo (Kay) Valdez and Evelin (Pedro) Ramirez, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mr. Valdez will be greatly missed. Visitation will be Sunday, August 19, 2007 from 4pm to 9pm. A Rosary will be rectited at 7pm. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Auugust 20, 2007 from from Nieto-Dickey Funeral Home to San Jose Catholic Church. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9am. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nieto-Dickey Funeral Home, 802 Coke St.