Mary L. Valdez, age 79, of Adrian, MI, passed away September 21, 2021, at Toledo Hospital. She was born August 19, 1942, in Shepherd, MI, the daughter of Vicente & Belen (Ramirez) Valdez. Mary is survived by her children, Jose (Leslie) Olivarez, Francisco (Patricia) Olivarez, Angelina Olivarez, Olivia (Jessie) Orosco, Abel (Gina) Valdez, Christina (Mark) Bernard and Suzzanna Olivarez; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; her siblings, Julio Valdez, Manuel Valdez, Patty Ruiz Martinez and Rosa (Duane) Baugh; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vicente & Belen Valdez; husband, Jose Olivarez; son, Benito Olivarez; two grandsons, Jamie Goble and Matthew Olivarez; three brothers, Vicente Valdez, Leopoldo Valdez and Guadalupe Valdez; and one sister, Sapopa Moreno. Viewing & Visitation will be on Sunday, September 26, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. Funeral Services will follow at 4:00 PM at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI with Pastor Henry Burciaga officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Croswell Family Worship Center, Adrian, MI. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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