Jesse Dalton Valdez

Jesse Alexander Dalton Valdez, age 13 left this earth to reunite with his loving grandmother on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Jesse became not just our hero but a hero for many others on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 by giving those families the greatest gift of all, the gift of life. Jesse became an organ donor to help other children of God who needed to complete more time on this earth and for this, his family couldn't be any more proud.

Jesse accomplished so much in those 13 years of life! He had so much passion and talent for art and music. His smile was incredibly contagious and would never turn down an opportunity to be a part of an adventure! Jesse was a thrill seeker, he loved to laugh, skate board, go tubing, swim, exercise, watch movies and of course he loved to eat! Sushi and pizza had his name written all over it!

Jesse lived life to the fullest, loved his family and was loved by his family beyond measure. Jesse was He always looked for opportunities to help others in any way possible even if it was to just share a smile.

He is survived by his mother, Mayfer Valdez; father, Jesse Dalton; bonus father, John Velazquez; bonus mother, Lainey Stoltzfus; bothers, Jorge Salazar, Leo Salazar, Blake Dalton, Jack Dalton; sister, Taylor Dalton, aunts, uncles, and Jesse's army.

Jesse will be missed by so many, he is our legacy and gives us all comfort in knowing that his heart will continue to beat, his lungs will continue to breathe, his eyes will continue to see, while he watches over us from above.