Alfred A. Valdez

Alfred A. Valdez,

90, a native of Raton, NM, moved to Albuquerque in 1937. He graduated from AHS in 1946 and received his bachelor’s degree from UNM in 1961. He served three years in the

US Army Air Corps. He was a Senior Vice President of Albuquerque Federal where he was employed for 29 years. Al retired from Albuquerque Federal and became self employed as a management consultant for 12 years, focusing on small business and financial institutes. He was Preceded in death by his wife, Toni of 42 years; his parents, Joe and Lucia Valdez; two brothers, Bob and Orlando. He is survived by his son, Mark (Wendy); daughter, Lisa (Lorenzo); grandchildren, Austin, Janae, and Bria plus his great- granddaughter. Al was deeply involved in community activities including Volunteer Leadership in the following organizationsresidentGreater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, President- UNM Alumni Association, President- UNM Lobo Club, Chairman- Better Business Bureau of NM, President- Great SW Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Chairman- Albuquerque Service Clubs Presidents Council, Regional (of 5 states) Vice PresidentOptimist International, and Governor- NMWest Texas District for Optimist International. Al was an Optimist for over 40 years Al received several honors and awards for his dedication to community service: He was selected Albuquerque’s Outstanding Young Man (1962), National Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award, and Albuquerque Senior Foundation. Al was deeply involved in Republican politics for over 50 years especially in fundraising. He served as: State Finance Chairman of NM Republican Party, State Treasurer of the Nevada Republican Party (served two terms), and President of the Nevada Republican Men’s Club. Al and his wife, Toni attended five National Republican Conventions. Special Thanks to his angelic caregivers: Carmen, Luisa, Erica, and Tiffany. Mass will be celebrated at FRENCH University at 9:00 a.m. Private interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Barrett House. Please visit our online guestbook for Al at www.frenchfunerals.com.