Eugene Valles “Gino” Godoy, age 50, passed away Oct. 13, 2023. He was born in Globe, Arizona, on June 5, 1973, the son of Dora Marie Valles Godoy and Carlos Gonzales Godoy.
He worked in construction.
His passions and hobbies were the love he had for his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, camping, rivers, lakes, motorcycles, dancing, singing, parties, BBQs, picnics and driving out in the hills. He could even tell you how to cook rice; he said, “You have to use Saran Wrap so it doesn’t get hard.”
He loved telling jokes with his infectious laughter and smile.
He is survived by his children (daughters) Talia Godoy and Desery Godoy; two grandchildren Jeremiah James and Vanelope Rose; brothers Edward Charles Godoy, Eric Valles Godoy and Adam Rey Godoy; sisters Victoria Godoy Juvera, Mary Ellen Godoy Granadino (Francisco P. Granadino) and Sylvia Geiser (Raymond F. Geiser); 25 nephews and nieces; and 42 great-nephews and nieces.
Eugene Valles “Gino” Godoy was preceded in death by his grandparents Reynaldo Valles, Martina Valles, Victoria Gonzales Godoy and Edwardo Godoy; his sisters-in-law Aurora Rascon Godoy and Jacky Murrieta Godoy; and great-nephew Jesus Juvera.
Services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at Griffith Mortuary, 101 Johnston Dr., Kearny, Arizona. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 3 p.m. A reception will follow at The Church of Latter-Day Saints, Kearny.
The family is being assisted by Bulman Miles Funeral Services Globe.
