Santiago Gonzalez Valdez
Born: September 24th, 1946
Died: May 1st, 2019
Obituary
Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Santiago Gonzalez Valdez announces his passing on Wednesday May 1st, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Santiago will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia and his children, Mary Lou (Paul) Shaw, Eddie (Maria) Gonzalez, Araceli (David) Hurley, Santiago Jr. (Kristi) Gonzalez.
Santiago will also be fondly remembered by his 10 grandchildren, Katie, Megan, Daniel & Lauren Shaw Adam & Carolyn Gonzalez, Rebekah Hurley, Elizabeth, Olivia & Alexandria Gonzalez and 1 great grandson Greyson Shaw. Santiago is preceded in death by his son Borjas Gonzalez and granddaughter Sarah Gonzalez.
He was the 6th child of the 9 children born to Borjas and Maria Gonzalez on September 24th, 1946 in Garza-Gonzalez, Nuevo León Mexico. Lived in McFarland for most of his life then moved to Bakersfield to be closer to his children and grandkids. Remembering him will be Isabel Cabrera, Jose Gonzalez Antonio Gonzalez and Borjas Gonzalez Jr along with many many nieces and nephews.
Santiago worked for superior Farming later known as Paramount Farming Company for almost 33 years. He later worked for Gardener’s Supply where he retired from after almost 10 years with them. Besides working he loved being outdoors working or tinkering with whatever he can get his hands on. He never said no to anyone who needed help. He would always be there with a great full heart.