Charlotte Ann Valdez

My Story I was born November 15, 1937 to Catherine Rose (Patron) Ballejos. I have a sister, Agnes. Later my mother married Julian N. Sanchez and our family grew. I lived for many years in beautiful Black Forest north of Colorado Springs.I have four more brothers and another sister. I graduated from Lewis-Palmer High in Monument, Colorado. I then attended Blair Business College where I majored in Junior Accounting. I also went to PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College) and studied electronics under Professor George Shaffer. While there I was invited to, and joined Phi Theta Kappa. I earned and Associate of Applied Science in electronics.I come from a huge family of bronco fans but my favorite is the Colorado Rockies baseball team. Wear your blue and orange, but sometimes put on that purple for me, GO ROCKIES!I worked as an electronic technician and rework specialist at Digital, Apple and SCI Technology. I also worked in customer service for Adelphia Communications.As I pass from this life, I leave behind my spouse, Ruben E. Valdez (father of my two youngest); my brother, Henry (Patricia) Sanchez of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brothers, Adolph, Ernie, and Daniel Ballejos of Pueblo, Colorado, and Tony Ballejos, Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sisters, Agnes Gutierrez of Indio, California, Cristal Sanchez of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Francis Martinez (Aaron) of Pueblo, Colorado; sons, Bobby (Elaine), Johnny, Larry (Ami), Daniel, and Quentin; daughters, Juanita (Alex York) Felland, Maria Roybal of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Stella Valdez of Alamosa, Colorado. A vast amount of grand, great grands and great-great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, etc. Whew! Big family, huh?Those who went on ahead of me, were my paternal father; my former spouse, Big John Valdez (same name as Ruben; different tribe); mother and pops; brothers, Eddie, Jerry, Bennie, Gene of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Ernie of Indio, California; all Sanchez sisters, Anna Healey of Boston; granddaughter, Misty Valdez; and my son, J.R. (Ruben R.). The highlight on my life was when I was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. To my family, and everyone who knows me, I wave good-bye for now. See you in Paradise.Love to all,Charlotte A. ValdezCome join us for the Celebration of Life, 3:00PM, Saturday, June 18, 2022 as we bid her farewell and send her on to be with Jehovah and those who passed before in Paradise.What better way to do this is a barbecue bring a dish if you wish. As you know she loved the Colorado Rockies so please wear your purple and black. She would love that. At Mama's request we set up a donation fund the final expenses are a bit much and she knew they would be she wanted to do whatever she could to help the family through this time of sadness donations can be sent to Juanita's cash app that's $ j u a n a a n n a. Or through her PayPal which is [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns you can contact me at 719-323-8596 or Maria at 719-645-1900Thank you all in advance I hope to see you all at the barbecue bring your happiest memories of her we love to hear them.