Carlos Valdivia, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at his home, with his wife and sister-in-law in Springerville, Arizona. He was born March 21, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Carlos Valdivia, Sr. and Maria Viola Baca.

Carlos was survived by his wife, Kimberly Ann Carpenter, Springerville; sons, Deric Carlos Valdivia, Adam Thomas Valdivia, Thomas Wesley Valdivia, daughter, Mariah Rae Valdivia, brother, Thomas Valdivia, sisters, Ester Valdivia, Adaleena Valdivia, Teresa Valdivia, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.