Connie ValverdeSeptember 6, 1941 - August 1, 2016 Connie Valverde passed away on August 1, 2016 in Bakersfield, California at the age of 74. She was born September 6, 1941 in Melvin Texas to Rodolfo and Patrocina Valverde. She joyfully joined her parents; two sons, Darrell Paul and Guadalupe, Jr.; daughter Rose Marie and four brothers; Rudy, Roy Lee, Arnold and Raymond; two sisters-in-law Shirley and Bertha. She leaves behind her sisters Amelia, Virginia, Sally (Chris), and Patricia; brothers Reynaldo (Evelyn), Rudolph, Richard (Maria), Ruben (Alice), Tino, Dino and Bobby (Valerie); daughters Suzanna and Linda (Dennis) as well as numerous grandchildren, nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles. Connie was a single Christian mother of five who sometimes worked two jobs to support her children. She loved them with all her heart. We miss her radiant smile, beautiful dimples and her loving, generous personality. Reverend Charles L. Morrill will be officiating her graveside services on August 16, 2016 at Greenlawn Southwest (2739 Panama Ln.Bakersfield, CA 93313). A reception will follow at Family Christian Fellowship (2001 South K St. Bakersfield, CA 93304).