Josephine Louise (Josie) Valdez went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2024, in her home at the age of 79.

She was preceded in death by her father Isauro Carlos Camacho, mother Dolores Rodriguez Lopez, stepfather Leo L. Lopez, Jr., and brother Anthony I. Camacho.  She is survived by her husband Attorney Robert A. Valdez Sr., sisters Helen R. Hoskins and Mary Esther Sifuentes, children Alfred Montalvo Jr., Monica Montalvo, Arthur and wife Sherri Montalvo, Richard Valdez, and Robert Valdez Jr.  Her beloved grandchildren Alexandria Valdez, Zachary Montalvo, Megan Montalvo, and Jocelyn Valdez.  Including her Step-children and Step-grandchildren and Step-great grandchildren.

Josie was truly a homemaker in every sense of the word.  She had a way of making everyone feel comfortable, loved and was a second mom to all her children's friends and family.  She had a heart full of love, generosity, and kindness.  She cared so deeply for all the people around her. Everyone who had the opportunity to have met her felt her grace and compassion.  Josie also loved to cook and to do arts and crafts in her spare time. Josie enjoyed traveling with her family and friends to many places.  Most importantly Josie's life was defined by her strong faith in God.  She will be missed dearly.

Visitation will be at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at The Angelus Funeral Home at 1119 N. St. Mary's Street with a Rosary at 7:00pm.  Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 12:30pm at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church at 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive.  Followed by the burial services at Holy Cross Cemetery, 17501 Nacogdoches Rd.