Anne G. (Hochstetler) Valdez, 27, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at Elkhart Hospice House. For 3 ½ years, Anne bravely battled brain cancer without complaint.

She was born Aug. 21, 1986, in Goshen, Ind., to Rex and Carrie (Fimbianti) Hochstetler. On June 6, 2012, she married Remi Valdez in Nappanee.

Anne was a 2005 graduate of NorthWood High School. She had worked for Dr. Darren Minnich at Nappanee Family Eye Care. Anne enjoyed spending time with her husband, family and friends, dog Molly and designing jewelry. She excelled in sports, especially volleyball and softball. Anne will be remembered for her beautiful smile, spirit, courage, perseverance and love of her nephews and niece.

Anne is survived by her husband: Remi, Nappanee; her parents: Rex and Carrie Hochstetler, Nappanee; brothers: Mike (Kim) Hochstetler, St. Joseph, Mich.; Joe (Amber) Hochstetler, Nappanee; nephews: Alex and Mason Hochstetler; a niece: Ellie Hochstetler; and grandparents: Howard and Leona Hochstetler, Milford, Ind.; and Reno and Gloria Fimbianti, Nappanee.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mark Mikel will officiate and burial will be in South Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in memory of Anne Hochstetler Valdez to Cleveland Clinic Brain Cancer Research. Gifts can be sent to Cleveland Clinic Foundation, P.O. Box 931517, Cleveland, OH 44193-1655 or at giving.ccf.org/goto/AnneHochstetlerValdez. Or to Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart Campus, 4220 Edison Lakes Parkway, STE 210, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or online at foundationforhospice.org.