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Oscar Valdez

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Oscar Valdez, 96, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died December 16, 2017. He was born on August 11, 1921 in Port Neches, Texas to Bernardino Valdez and Margarita Valdez. He served in the United States Navy. He moved to Bella Vista from Port Arthur, Texas. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. He retired from Ironworkers Local Union #584, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Oscar considered his ironworker years as some of the best of his life. Oscar is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Roy Valdez; four sisters, Beatrice Trainer, Emma Ramirez, Estella Larson and Edna King. He is survived by his wife, Lennis Valdez of Bella Vista, Arkansas; one son, Michael D. Valdez of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; one daughter Evelyn Lock of Gentry, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Richard Puryear of Hiwasse, John Scott Puryear of Gentry, Lauren Valdez and Devin Valdez of Siloam Springs; and one brother, Pete Valdez of Port Arthur, Texas; stepsons, David, Terry, Brian and Todd Spitzmiller; and stepdaughter Sheryl Silva. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, December 20th at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel. A Graveside Service will be at 11: a.m., Thursday, December 21st at the Fayetteville National Cemetery with Rev. Jeanne Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter, 14100 Vaughn Road, Bentonville, Ark. 72712. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published December 19, 2017

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