Vincent Anthony Vallez Jr., of Salinas, born December 11, 1984 to Ronelle Otero and Vincent Vallez Sr. passed away October 27, 2014 in Salinas, Ca at the age of 29. Vincent graduated from Salinas High School where he participated in sports. He was employed at Costco as a checker for five years. Vincent had a passion for the 49ers, especially his idol Jerry Rice. He enjoyed camping trips to the Santa Cruz Mountains and Lake Tahoe. He is survived by mother and step-father Ronelle and Art Otero of Salinas, CA, father Vincent Vallez Sr. of Soledad, CA; grandparents Carol and Phil Bennett of Salinas, grandmother Irene Jurado of Soledad, CA; uncles Todd Bennett of Yelm WA, Danny Salas and Frank Lomas both Soledad, CA, Steve Otero and Paul Otero both of Salinas, CA; aunts Leticia Otero and Vera Martinez both of Salinas, CA.