Celes "Leonard" Vallez
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6C - May 7, 2023
Celes “Leonard” Vallez,
68, passed away peacefully
at Hope West Care Center
surrounded by loved ones.
He was born April 11,
1954 in Rock Springs, WY, son of Celestino (Bill) and
Maxine Vallez.
Leonard began school in Rock Springs then moved
to Fruita with his parents in the late 1960s where his
schooling continued. After retiring as a custodian from
Shelledy Elementary, Leonard enjoyed spending his
time with family, friends and his beloved pets. He also
enjoyed watching his favorite sports, the Pittsburgh
Steelers and Pro Wrestling.
Leonard was a kind and loving soul to everyone he
met. His greatest and most unselfish gift was to help
care for his parents throughout their lives.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Bill
and Maxine Vallez, sister, Madelene Pacheco, brothers
Fredrick and Garry Vallez and special sister in law
Betty Mascarenas.
Survivors include: sister, Shirley Gardea (Jesse) of
Fruita; brothers, Herman Mascarenas of Riverton, UT
and Steve Vallez of Fruita; fiance, Sabrina Shires and
her daughter, Bernice of Orchard Mesa; many nieces,
nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held Friday May 12, 2023
at 1:00 pm at New Elmwood Cemetery in Fruita.
