Catarina Valdez LEON ZABAVA | PLEASANTON EXPRESS Catarina Valdez celebrated her 101st birthday at The Heights in Pleasanton on Feb. 7, 2012.

She was born in Loire, Texas and later lived in Poteet, Texas for 85 years. She had two sons, two daughters and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Friends and caregivers helping Catarina Valdez celebrate her 101st birthday on Feb. 7, 2012, at The Heights in Pleasanton. Sitting from left, are Helen Morales, Catarina Valdez and Lupe Sanchez. Standing, from left, are caregivers Lori Kirkham, Darnell Martin, Shanna Neiman, Sheri Alvarado, Elvia Ruiz, Lisa Caballero, Angie Esparza and Catarina’s daughter in law, Estella Valdez.