Manuel Valdez III

Manuel Valdez III, 44 passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Covenant Medical Center.  There will be a time of remembrance held from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Friday, March 27, 2015 at Broadway Funeral Directors.

Manuel was born June 30, 1970 in Lubock to Manuel Jr. and Lydia Valdez.  He worked as a tattoo artist for most of his life and enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and spending time with his famliy.

He is survived by his father, MAnuel Valdez Jr. of Lubbock, his mother, Lydia Ochoa of Lubbock; two sons, Joseph Hyatt, Manuel Valdez IV both of Lubbock; eight daughters, Savanna McRee, Brandy Valdez, Samantha McRee, Michelle Renteria, Karena Covarrubio, Mercedes Vega all of Lubbock, Faith Valdez, Vivianna Valdez both of California; one brother, Edward Valdez of Lubbock; one sister, Aurora Elias of Lubbock; three grandchildren.