Frank Valez passed away October 14th at St. Peter's hospital in Helena, Montana. Frank was born November 25th, 1933 to Louis and Carrie (Franklin) Valez in Saco, Montana. He attended Saco public schools graduating in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He married Darlene Soennichsen and they were later divorced. To this union were born three children, Tony, Suzanne and Donnie. He spent some years working for Joe and Norman Mavencamp at the Chevrolet garage in Saco and then purchasing a garage in Opheim, Montana where they lived for a number of years. He was well known for his mechanical ability and being able to repair many things. Later, he moved to Helena, Montana where he remained except for spending some winters in Arizona and New Mexico with his good friend Norman Mavencamp. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, two brothers and children Suzanne and Donnie. He is survived by one son Tony, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services are pending at this time.