Johnny Nathaniel Valadez

Johnny Nathaniel Valadez, 33, of Frankston, Texas, passed away on January 7, 2022. He was born on June 21, 1988, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Juan and Sandra Valadez.

Johnny graduated from Taylorsville High School in Taylorsville, UT in 2006. He also graduated from the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Dallas, TX in 2010.

Johnny had a passion for mechanics—he enjoyed re-building cars with his dad. He enjoyed all types of music and always had a collection of gadgets. Johnny always made a point to be well dressed. He also loved to travel. He had a special connection with his brother and sister, the three of them were inseparable. His family and friends will always remember him as a jokester.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Noe and Nina Valadez, grandfather; Billy Joe Ortega, and his brother; Ernesto Ortega.

He is survived by his parents; Juan and Sandra, brother; Andrew Valadez, sister; Alexandra Janelle Valadez, and his daughter; Angelina.