Janno Gibbs and his sister Melissa paid heartfelt tributes to their father, the late actor Ronaldo Valdez, on his first death anniversary.
On Instagram, Janno shared a nostalgic photo of his dad holding him up as a child, captioned with a poignant message:
“To dance with my father again. It’s been a year. Still missing you.”
Melissa also posted on Instagram, sharing images from their father’s memorial ceremony alongside an old family photo. She wrote:
“In loving memory of a father who will forever hold a special place in our hearts. One year may have passed, but your love remains with us. I miss you so much, Papa, but I know you are now reunited with our Creator and Savior.”
Ronaldo Valdez, a beloved veteran actor, passed away on December 17, 2023, at the age of 76.
Fond Memories
In November, Janno commemorated his father’s 77th birthday by sharing a touching slideshow of their moments together, including a duet of “Just the Two of Us” by Bill Withers and Grover Washington, Jr.
Over the past year, Janno has frequently honored his dad, describing him as “the sweetest dad ever” and performing emotional covers of songs like “Moon River” to remember him.
Ronaldo Valdez’s legacy as an accomplished actor and devoted father continues to be cherished by his family and fans alike.