Valdez (Yolo County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Valdez ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Valdez. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Wally Albright (Actor)
- Born: Walton Algernon Albright, Jr.
- He was born in Burbank (CA) on September 3, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on August 7, 1999 (a Saturday).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wally Albright<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Adrienne Barbeau (Actress, singer, author)
- Full name: Adrienne Jo Barbeau
- She was born in Sacramento (CA) on June 11, 1945 (a Monday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
Charlie Becker (Actor)
- Born: Karl Becker
- He was born in Muschenheim (Germany) on November 24, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in Elk Grove (CA) on December 28, 1968 (a Saturday).
- Elk Grove is located in Sacramento County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lone Tree Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Becker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lone Tree Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lone Tree Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Lone Tree Cemetery
Gladys Blake (Actress)
- Born: Gladys Timmons
- She was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on May 12, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on May 21, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Willamette National Cemetery, which is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Blake<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Willamette National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willamette National Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Willamette National Cemetery
Olympe Bradna (Actress)
- She was born in Paris (France) on August 12, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Lodi (CA) on November 5, 2012 (a Monday).
- Lodi is located in San Joaquin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Stockton Rural Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Valdez. The cemetery is located in San Joaquin County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olympe Bradna<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Stockton Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Stockton Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Stockton Rural Cemetery
Neville Brand (Actor)
- Full name: Lawrence Neville Brand
- He was born in Griswold (IA) on August 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on April 16, 1992 (a Thursday).
- Griswold is located in Cass County, Iowa.
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at East Lawn Memorial Park, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northeast of Valdez. The cemetery is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Neville Brand<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East Lawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Lawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to East Lawn Memorial Park
Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sacramento (CA) on July 2, 1864 (a Saturday) and died in San Rafael (CA) on November 7, 1904 (a Monday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- San Rafael is located in Marin County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll<1>
Ray Collins (Actor)
- Full name: Raymond Bidwell Collins
- He was born in Sacramento (CA) on December 10, 1889 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on July 11, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Collins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Diego 'Chico' Corrales (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Sacramento (CA) on August 25, 1977 (a Thursday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on May 7, 2007 (a Monday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Palm Eastern Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Diego 'Chico' Corrales<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Eastern Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Palm Eastern Cemetery (NV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Palm Eastern Cemetery
Joseph Franklin 'Frank' Demaree (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodland (CA) on June 10, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 30, 1958 (a Saturday).
- Woodland is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Valdez. Both communities are located in Yolo County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Winters Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Valdez. The cemetery is located in Yolo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Franklin 'Frank' Demaree<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Winters Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Winters Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Winters Cemetery
Carmen Dragon (Composer, conductor, arranger)
- He was born in Antioch (CA) on July 28, 1914 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 28, 1984 (a Wednesday).
- Antioch is located in Contra Costa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Dragon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Charles 'Bruce' Edwards (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Quincy (IL) on July 15, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on April 25, 1975 (a Friday).
- Quincy is located in Adams County, Illinois.
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Valdez. The cemetery is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Bruce' Edwards<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Charles Bruce Edwards (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Quincy (IL) on July 15, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on April 25, 1975 (a Friday).
- Quincy is located in Adams County, Illinois.
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Valdez. The cemetery is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Bruce Edwards<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Morris David Erby (Actor)
- He was born in Sacramento (CA) on October 16, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 1978 (a Monday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Camellia Memorial Lawn Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Valdez. The cemetery is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morris David Erby<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Camellia Memorial Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Camellia Memorial Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Camellia Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Norman Glen 'Norm' Ezell (Musician)
- He was born in Chelsea (AL) on October 7, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Lodi (CA) on May 8, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Chelsea is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Lodi is located in San Joaquin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Glen 'Norm' Ezell<1>
Tony Freitas (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Antonio Freitas
- He was born in Mill Valley (CA) on May 5, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on March 13, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Mill Valley is located in Marin County, California.
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Freitas<1>
August 'Augie' Galan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 25, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on December 28, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Fairfield is located in Solano County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the west southwest of Valdez. The cemetery is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for August 'Augie' Galan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Kevin Gilbert (Musician, singer, songwriter, producer)
- Full name: Kevin Matthew Gilbert
- He was born in Sacramento (CA) on November 20, 1966 (a Sunday) and died in Eagle Rock (CA) on May 18, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- Eagle Rock is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Holyrood Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kevin Gilbert<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyrood Cemetery (WA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Holyrood Cemetery
Mark Goodson (Producer)
- He was born in Sacramento (CA) on January 14, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on December 18, 1992 (a Friday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Goodson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Hillside Memorial Park
Orval Leroy Grove (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mineral Springs (KS) on August 25, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Carmichael (CA) on April 20, 1992 (a Monday).
- Mineral Springs is located in Osage County, Kansas.
- Carmichael is located in Sacramento County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Valdez. The cemetery is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Orval Leroy Grove<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Kenneth Harlan (Actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Daniel Harlan
- He was born in Boston (MA) on July 26, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on March 6, 1967 (a Monday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Valdez (which is located in Yolo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth Harlan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Valdez to Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.