Editor, the Advocate:

The family of the late Samuel Valdivia gratefully acknowledges your expression of sympathy. To each and everyone, for the offering of Masses, food, flowers, phone calls and relatives from out of state for taking off to be with us in our time of sorrow.

Special thanks to Hospice of South Texas, Health Force Home Health, Dr. Qadri and staff, M.D. Anderson Hospital and staff, Father Stan DeBoe, Sisters of Hearth of Jesus, Our Lady of Sorrows Church and Grace Funeral Home for your help and cooperation.

Adriana Valdivia and family, Victoria