Jose Trinidad Valles Sr., 91, of Mitchell, Nebraska, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Mitchell with Fr. Joseph Thambi as Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m., and viewing will begin at 9 a.m. at the church. Cremation will follow in accordance with Jose’s wishes and inurnment will be held at a later date at Mitchell City Cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of the family. The service will be livestreamed and recorded to Jose’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.
Jose was born March 19, 1932, in Mexico to Jose and Belen (Chavez) Valles. He married Josefina Fernandez and six children were born. The family moved to the U.S. in the 1980s.
Jose provided for his family working in the restaurant business. He instilled an honorable work ethic in his kids. Jose taught them to work hard and with dignity no matter what duties they were assigned. Jose returned to Mexico upon his retirement. He remained there until his wife’s death in 2008. He then decided to move back to the U.S. to help his kids and grandkids.
Jose was a great man with a heart of gold and willing to help anyone at any time. His kids were always with him, he was the best father. It was his life goal to raise good and loving kids and for them to look after each other. His humble yet strong personality was admirable, even when he began to become elderly and ill, he never complained. His family would often ask if he was okay and his response would always be, “I’m perfectly fine. You guys keep on going.”
Survivors include his children and their spouses, Jorge (Eustolia) Valles Fernandez, Jose Manuel Valles, Silverio (Socorro) Valles, Jose (Norma) Hugo Valles, Jose (Anita) Luis Valles, and Josefina (Jose) Valles; along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended relatives.
Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Belen; his beloved wife, Josefina Fernandez De Valles; and siblings, Jose Antonio Valles, Roberto Valles, Aurelio Valles, Pedro Valles, Belen Valles, Manuela Valles, and Elena Valles.