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Ester
Valdez
Jan 26, 1935 — Apr 13, 2026
Ester Valdez
January 26, 1935 – April 13, 2026
Ester Valdez, a humble and loving soul, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on January 26, 1935, in Brownsville, Texas, to Adolfo Garza and Aurelia Garza (Sandoval).
In her early 20s, Ester married the love of her life and devoted husband, Aczael, and together they shared 70 years of marriage. They built a life centered on family, raising four sons—Joe, Ray, John, and Aczael—and a daughter, Sylvia Dement, who preceded her in death. Their home was filled with quiet love, strong values, and the simple joys of being together.
Ester found happiness in life's simple pleasures. She loved gardening and took great pride in cultivating flowers and bushes, creating beauty wherever she planted. She will be especially remembered for her delicious, homemade tortillas and her impeccable cooking—meals that brought comfort and connection to those she loved.
She is survived by the love of her life and devoted husband, Aczael; her four sons; 13 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss her deeply.
Ester's love was not always spoken in words, but it was deeply felt. Her children carry that love in a quiet, powerful way—seen in their eyes, in the tears that gather when they speak of her, and in the bond they share. She gave them a lifetime of care, and in return, they honor her with a love that needs no explanation.
She will be remembered always for her kindness, her strength, and the gentle way she moved through life.
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Ester Valdez
26 de enero de 1935 – 13 de abril de 2026
Ester Valdez, un alma humilde y amorosa, falleció en paz el 13 de abril de 2026 a la edad de 91 años. Nació el 26 de enero de 1935 en Brownsville, Texas, hija de Adolfo Garza y Aurelia Garza (Sandoval).
En sus primeros años de juventud, Ester se casó con el amor de su vida y su esposo devoto, Aczael, y juntos compartieron 70 años de matrimonio. Formaron un hogar lleno de amor y valores, criando a sus cuatro hijos—Joe, Ray, John y Aczael—y a una hija, Sylvia Dement, quien la precedió en la muerte. Su hogar siempre estuvo lleno de unión, cariño y los sencillos momentos que hacen la vida especial.
Ester encontraba alegría en las cosas simples de la vida. Le encantaba la jardinería y cuidaba con esmero sus flores y arbustos, creando belleza a su alrededor. Será recordada especialmente por sus deliciosas tortillas hechas a mano y por su excelente sazón en la cocina—sus platillos eran una muestra de amor que compartía con su familia.
Le sobreviven el amor de su vida y su esposo devoto, Aczael; sus cuatro hijos; 13 nietos; así como muchos sobrinos, sobrinas y amistades que la recordarán con cariño.
El amor de Ester no siempre se expresaba con palabras, pero se sentía profundamente. Sus hijos reflejan ese amor de una manera silenciosa pero poderosa—en sus miradas, en las lágrimas que surgen al hablar de ella, y en el lazo que los une. Ella les brindó una vida llena de cuidado, y ellos la honran con un amor que no necesita explicación.
Ester será recordada por su bondad, su fortaleza y la forma tan sencilla y hermosa en la que vivió su vida.
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