Dorothy Valdez

June 26, 1940 - December 5, 2019

Dorothy had a heart of gold and was a stranger to no one. When she met her husband Albert Figueroa, they moved to California where they grew their family of 5 children. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. They later moved back to Houston, TX. She was happiest when caring and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always spoke of her great love for her mother and siblings. Some of her favorite things to do was dancing and listening to good music that she would sing to. She was a woman of faith and loved God. She lived her life always caring for other’s needs and was a very giving person. She made many friends along the way from all walks of life, including during the many years at her job as a Housekeeper for St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, TX and on throughout her life. She was a very special child of God and will be truly missed by all who knew her and cherish those fond memories. Dorothy was preceded in Death by her parents, Apolito Zepeda and Dora Flores As well as her previous spouse, Albert Figueroa, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Jesse Zepeda, Johnnie Lopez, and Jimmie Lopez Dorothy is survived by her children Albert Figueroa, Jr. and wife Cathy, Alicia Figueroa, Paul Figueroa and wife Linda, David Figueroa, and Steven Figueroa. And grandchildren Kristen and Nicholas Figueroa, Joe Valdez and wife Kimberly, Brandi Magallanez, Courtney Herron, Darrel Farr, John Farr, Clint Farr, and great-grandchildren Isaac, Karsynn, Ethan, and Brianna. Her Siblings Willie Zepeda and wife Mary, Aurora Tamayo, Lucy Provazek, and Juanita Valenzuela and husband David. And many nieces and nephews.