December 21, 2017

To the family:.  Please accept my most deepest sympathy.  Mr. Valldes was my 4th grade elementary teacher at Marticville Elementary School.  He was such a great teacher and even though I am now in my 60’s, I still have the fond memories of the caring and compassionate teacher he was to our class.  I believe he was my best teacher throughout my grade school years.  I will be praying for you and your family. God Bless! Rose (Skaggs) Mendez

December 18, 2017

To the family: So to hear of your Dads passing. The greatest memory was him carrying me to lunch at Smoketown after I had broken my ankel. That shows how the great human being he was.
Mitch Tough
 

December 14, 2017

Dear Maria,Stas, and  Renee, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. What a great couple they were. I knew them from the Willows and your dad was a good friend of my late husband.
Thoughts and Prayers Ann Schreder

December 14, 2017

Praying for your family as you journey through this difficult time.  I remember wishing your dad  was my teacher in fourth grade because he was everyones favorite, and students felt loved/special in his classroom.  Fortunately later I  became friends with Renee and had the chance to get to know him better through bday parties/events  etc…  I think I will always remember how well he cared for his wife, they were so cute together and fun to be around.  I’m so glad to have known him and your entire family… kids, grandkids… a beautiful reflection of your parents/grandparents  love.  We  am praying for each of you…Maria, Stas and Renee and families. Hugs and love. The Leiby’s

December 13, 2017

Dear Renee, Stas and Maria,  I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing.    He was one of the best people I was able to care for.   I wish I could remember the name of the person he thought I was.   We had a lot of fun with that.   I will always remember how positive and encouraging he was to me.   I was truely the one Blessed by being able to care for him and work with such a great family.   You are all in my thoughts and Prayers.    Dawn Areford….

December 13, 2017

Dear Maria, Renee, and Stas,  I am deeply saddened by the loss of your father. I will always remember him as a most gracious man.  It was always a great honor for me when he entrusted his care to my office.  I know of the wonderful care and dedication he always gave to his family and his wife. I extend my most sincere sympathy for your loss. 
Frank Carano

December 13, 2017

To the family of Michael Valldes
Your Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great grandfather, and Brother was such a wondefrful and gentleman ever since I have known him.  I will always rember the greek gold crosses and santa clauses he made that i have.  Your parents were quite a loving couple and always admired the love that they had for each other.  May their memories be eternal.      Carl and Mary Angelos McClune
 
 

December 12, 2017

From all of our family (The Scalyers – ) to the Valldes family….our heartfelt sympathy.  Many memories of Mr. Valldes for the 4 Scalyers who were fortunate to have known him from school.  Renee we send our love and hugs.  

December 12, 2017

So sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Mike –  Renee, Stas and Maria
Thank you, Maria for calling my mom (Margie Pittas) – my dad, George, cried when he heard the news. He loved him very much. He felt very close to Uncle Mike as they had known each other since early childhood. I remember Uncle Mike at the family reunions in Lancaster (we were teenagers) with all the cousins and the Theas and Theos….we will miss him! We love you – you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May his memory be eternal. With love in Christ,  Denise Lansdell (and sisters Diana and Michelle)

December 12, 2017

Mr. Valldes was my 5th grade teacher at Smoketown Elementary School. He was my favorite teacher. I remember his kind heart and funny sense of humor. I kept in contact with Mr. Valldes every year, at Christmas time, when we exchanged Christmas cards and gave each other updates on our lives. My heart is saddened by the news of his passing. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He will truly be missed.
Simona Trotta

December 12, 2017

Renee, Stas and Maria,
I want you to know that I am thinking of you all as well as your families.  I have so many fond memories of our get-togethers and my Uncle Mike and Aunt Koula, you were such a fun loving family, and of-course I fondly remember many, many adventures with my cousins.  Thinking of you all with much love.
Paula Valudes Jones

December 12, 2017

Many years of fond memories and wonder where all the years have gone. We were lucky to have had them.  Spiro and Pat
 

December 12, 2017

Mr Valldes was my teacher at Smoketown Elementary many years ago. I was fortunate to be one of his students. I fondly remember him as a gentle and caring person. He was one of many memorable educators that supported me as a child of an immigrant who became the first in my family to get a bachelor’s then a master’s degree in education. He made a connection with each student on a personal level and I rank him as one of my all time favorite teachers. God Speed Mr. V!  Carla Cook Saylor

December 12, 2017

He was my 4th grade teacher at Smoketown Elementary School,  and one of my favorite teachers. He was a very nice man! I also remember him selling encyclopedias. Condolences to the family!

December 12, 2017

I have very fond memories of Mr. Valldes as my 4th grade teacher at Smoketown elementry.  Stas rode our school bus.  So very sorry for your loss.
Cindy Nolt Godfrey