Our dearly beloved brother Richard Valdez formally of Springbank Ave., Cascade passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021 after a short illness in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. He was 78 years old. He was the son of the late Frank and Jean Valdez. Services will be held at the Columban Catholic Church in Cornwall where he was a member. Richard is survived by his son Ricardo, his grandson Shane and his many brothers and sisters; Anthony, Robert, Bernard, Catherine Sagar, Nigel, Elizabeth Massy and Joanna Weiland. He is also survived by his many cousins, nephews and nieces both in Trinidad and abroad; the Valdez', the Forbes', the Sampson's, Josefa Valdez-Telfer and in-laws Richard Sagar and Lisa Umraw-Valdez.Richard attended Fatima College before immigrating to Canada to pursue his passion of an operatic career. He performed both internationally and in his beloved Trinidad.All who knew Richard was touched by his kindness, his mild temperament, his love for his family and his humor. He was an inspiration to all around him and will be greatly missed.