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Ventura (Butch) Valdivia Jr. was born on May 12, 1940 and passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. Butch was a resident of Lake Station, Indiana. Butch retired from Gary Area Career Center.
He was a dedicated employee for many years. Butch was charming and liked to make people laugh. He would laugh at his own jokes. He always looked forward to watching football. His favorite team was the Chicago Bears.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Nancy Lou Valdivia, his precious son Joseph Allen Jeffress, his parents Ventura Valdivia Sr. and Lupe Valdivia and his siblings.
He will be greatly missed by his daughter Kimberly Lynn Valdivia, grandson Alec Joseph Burnett, granddaughter Amanda Alene Rivera, great grandson Colton Morris-Burnett, sister Joan (Frank) Portillo; sister -in- laws Sharon (Konrad) Lambrecht and Linda Mayo. Brother-in-law Dave Jeffress and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Minister Madeline DeLeon officiating. Private services were held.
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Butch, my mother Carol and longtime boyfriend Jo-Jo hung out with you and Nancy throughout my childhood. I remember the great memories and always had a great time! I believe we also shared a couple beers when I was of age at the Mutualista. May God Bless you. RIH Butch
Gina Vespo Miranda
Dad you’re my other Angel next to my Mom. Keep watching over me. I love you.
My deepest condolences to my dear friend on the loss of her father and to the rest of Butch’s family. The loss of a parent leaves an emptiness that words can not fill. May his memory live in the love and wisdom that he passed on to his beautiful family and in the those treasured moments spent with him. God bless you and give you strength and comfort.
Kimberly, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I did not know till now. This saddened me. Your dad and I worked together at CC. He would always help me, if he saw me trying to rearrange my office or anything. He was very funny and a straight shooter. Wasn’t afraid of voicing himself. He loved you dearly. I have only good memories of him. He and your mom will be missed. God’s love to you.