Michael L. Valldes, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at Landis Homes, December 10th, 2017. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Greek immigrants, the late Lewis and Irene (Macrides) Valldes. He was married to the love of his life, Koula (Andreades), for 59 blissful years. They were inseparable and loved traveling, music, dancing and spending time with their children and grandchildren. Mike was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He graduated from Millersville State College, with a B.S. in Biology, in three years while raising a family and working full-time. He started his teaching career at Marticville Elementary School, Penn Manor School District, where he was also an Interim Principal, later teaching at Smoketown Elementary, Conestoga Valley School District, where he taught for the majority of his career from which he retired. The fact that Mike continued to be contacted by students for many years after his retirement is a testament to the positive impact he had on his students' lives. Mike served honorably in the US Air Force as an Airman First Class during the Korean War from 1952 – 1956, and was stationed at Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX. He had many interests and hobbies; he loved tennis, golf and playing billiards. He was a very talented artist who enjoyed oil painting and jewelry making and was known for his hand sculpted Santas and Byzantine gold crosses. Mike was a lifelong member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and Order of Ahepa, Lancaster Red Rose Chapter #71. Surviving are two daughters and a son: Maria A Winalski, wife of Joseph S.; Renee Denlinger, wife of Rick; and Stas M Valldes, partner of Maureen McElrone all of Lancaster, PA, seven Grandchildren: Matthew J. Winalski (Katie), Krista K. Winalski, Michael L. Winalski, Luke M. Valldes, Kayla J. Rudy (Zane), Alec L. and Nick L. Denlinger, one Great-Grandchild, Charlie E. Rudy and one sister Rosie Pappas, wife of Anthony of West Chester, PA. The family would like to extend their gratitude for the loving care that Mike received from the exceptional health care staff at Landis Homes. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services on Thursday, December 14th, 2017 at 10:30am at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603, Rev. Hector Firoglanis officiating. The viewing will be at the Church from 9:30am – 10:30am prior to the service. Burial services will be held at Conestoga Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in Michael's memory may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at the above address.