RIP Greg Valdez

Gregory J. ValDez 11/12/61 ~ 10/25/09 Gregory J. ValDez was born in Salt Lake City on November 12, 1961 to Casimiro Jr. and Ignacita (Aggie) Valdez. He died peacefully at his home on October 25, 2009 of causes incident to A.L.S.Greg was destined to bring people together. He lived the greatest chapter of his life through his work with his business and through his sponsorship of the charity event "Opera Under the Stars" at the Salt Lake City Gallivan Center. It's what he loved and what he needed to do. In 1994 Greg founded CBI Security. From very humble beginnings, he built not only a company, he began his family. He had a love for each and every person that joined the CBI family. He became a brother, a mentor, a father, an uncle and a grandfather to so many. He was a very special person with whom many found comfort. Greg always saw the big picture, from its beginnings; it started as a family of two and today has grown to a family of over 350 covering three states. Greg was heavily involved in the day to day operations and was a great leader even through many hard years of pain while battling courageously with A.L.S. He will be missed by so many, especially those who took the time and saw the man with the biggest heart and compassion for all. Greg regularly expressed his sincere appreciation for the many people who brought joy to his world and for the opportunities and support he was gifted with in this life. Greg is survived by brothers James (Denise) and Chris (Gabi) as well as nieces and nephews Josh, Jason, Jennifer and his angel Diego who knew Greg as his "brotha." Greg is also survived by his business partner, best friend and confidant Adam Kerbs who he most often introduced as his son and soul mate. A visitation will be held at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, on Thursday, October 29 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 East Creek Road in Sandy. Interment will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. A celebration of Greg's life will be held at CBI Security, 59 East Cleveland Avenue (1440 South) in Salt Lake City on Friday, October 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with an opportunity to share thoughts and memories from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. So many people provided the support Greg needed to remain comfortable in his home. Special appreciation is expressed to Dr. Shorter, Nurse Deidre, the staff at IHC Memorial Pharmacy and Greg's many caregivers. Special appreciation is also expressed to Greg's CBI family. Online condolences may be made at www.russonmortuary.com