'She definitely saved lives': Peace laureate and Dignity San Antonio co-founder leaves strong legacy
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Nickie Valdez, left, and her partner, Deb Myers, were jubilant on the day they obtained a marriage license at the Bexar County Courthouse in June 2015. Valdez, a gay rights and social justice advocate who co-founded and led Dignity San Antonio, died Dec. 25, 2020 at 80 years old.Express-News file photoShow MoreShow Less
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Nickie Valdez, center, was one of three women honored as San Antonio’s peace laureates in January 2019. The others honored were Rebecca Flores, left, a former state director of the United Farm Workers, and Patricia S. Castillo of the P.E.A.C.E. Initiative.Express News file photoShow MoreShow Less