Jesse A. Valdez, 76, resident of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2007. He was born October 2, 1930 in Los Angeles, California to Herlindo and Isabel (Chavela) Valdez. Jesse worked for Menasco Overhaul Division in Burbank, California. His favorite pass time was golfing. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Valdez; and his son, Daniel V. Valdez. Jesse leaves behind his son Mark V. Valdez of California; and his two daughters, Valerie M. Valdez of California and Valda V. Valdez of Arizona; 14 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Cottonwood American Legion Post 25 on Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 11:00am. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com