Enrique Valdivia

Madison-Enrique Valdivia, age 85, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at University Hospital in Madison. He was born on Jan. 8, 1925 in Antofagasta, Chile, the son of Elias and Herminia (Reyes) Valdivia. Enrique was a Professor of Population Health Science and Pathology at the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He was an avid soccer fanatic and led several men's soccer teams to Wisconsin State Championships in the 1970's. He loved to watch his granddaughters carry on the family's soccer tradition. He is survived by his sons, Enrique P. Valdivia of San Antonio, TX, Hector Valdivia of Northfield, MN, daughter, Sonia Valdivia of Madison; granddaughters, Jessica Scott and Tamara Scott; sisters, Dora, Farah (Fran) Valdivia; brother, Ricardo (Yolanda) Valdivia; many nieces and nephews; and his good friend, Carol Gabel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iris, and sister, Elba Remmling.A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, on Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in Middleton Junction Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 8317 Elderberry Road, Madison, WI 53717.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Attic Angels for their loving care and comfort to Enrique. Memorials: Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 8317 Elderberry Road, Madison, WI 53717. Cemetery: Burial will be in Middleton Junction Cemetery Service: A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, on Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m