Solomon passed away peacefully on November 20th surrounded by his family.
Solomon was born in Montrose, Colorado to Jose E Valdez and Mary A. Villalpando Valdez. Solomon joined the USMC in 1968 and he proudly served his country. Solomon married the love of his life, Charlotte Rocha Valdez, on March 8, 1975. They had two children, Angela Starks and Solomon Valdez Jr. who they both loved with all that they had.
Solomon loved playing pool, fishing, doing yard work, watching cowboy shows, taking rides in his last days in his electric wheelchair, working on mechanical stuff, and playing gambling games on his phone.
His biggest and proudest accomplishments were his wife, children, grandkids-Matthew, Anthony, Ty and Kylee Starks, and his great-grandkids Terry, Holston, Gracelynn, McKinnley, Addison, Bransen, and Rylynn Starks.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Charlotte Valdez, his daughter Angela Starks(Terry), his son Solomon Valdez Jr., his beloved dog Bundles, his sisters: Alberta, Donna, Wilma, Dora, and many Nieces and Nephews.
Solomon is preceded in death by his parents Jose Valdez and Mary A. Valdez, his brother, Andrew Valdez, and his grandson Anthony- David Starks.Service Information
Viewing November 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Memorial Redwood- 6500 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84123
Funeral Service
November 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary- 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84123