Benjamin A. Valdez, 84, of Fort Collins, died June 8, 2016 at Poudre Valley Hospital.
Mr. Valdez was born May 24, 1932 in Gardner, Colorado to Eduardo and Deluvina Valdez.
Benjamin married Eleanor Ayala on December 31, 1960 in Fort Collins. Eleanor passed away in 2001.
Mr. Valdez was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and was an usher there. He loved animals and working outside.
Survivors include his daughters, Lenora Valdez and Trish Valdez both of Fort Collins; brother, Don Valdez and John Valdez both of Fort Collins; two grandchildren, Cheyenne Valdez and Angelita Valdez.
Preceding Benjamin in death are his wife, Eleanor; infant brother and sister; brother, Fermin Valdez; and sister, Phyllis Maes.
A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. A Funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Those who desire may view Mr. Valdez from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Bohlender Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Benjamin A. Valdez Memorial Fund in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive St., Ft. Collins, CO 80524.