Val is survived by his wife, Louise Flores, three daughters, Anna Engle-Kekule (Jerry), Sylvia Fortunato (Joseph), Susan Truscott (Don), Grandchildren, Candace Smith (James), Sean Engle (Jenny), Tara Fortunato, Brandon Fortunato, and Marc Truscott. Great Grandchildren, Emma Feldman, Colton Smith, Paisley Smith, Elina Engle and baby Weston Valentine Smith along the way. His surviving sisters are Elva and Mary and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents,Teresa and Luciano, 4 sisters, Isabel, Inocencia, Antonia and Emma, two brothers Roy and Joe.
He was a fun ,loving, caring husband, and father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. Dad entered the US Air Force in 1951 where he proudly served his country during the Korean War. His life in the Military was adventurous as he traveled to Japan and Korea and in the States. He was also a member of VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post : 8930. He always remembered to write his Mama Teresa many letters so she would not worry. He loved life and everyone in it, he enjoyed fishing, traveling, watching ice hockey, going to the casino, music, dancing and singing to his nurses and having a blast touching our lives with his love and laughter. We are going to miss him so much.
Our immediate family witnessed a beautiful part of my Dad , his devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. His faith led all of us in union of prayers and rosaries. He spoke of Love and to love one another. May the Lord keep him in his presence forever .
A rosary service for Valentine will be held Monday, October 25, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM with a funeral mass from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 19222 Tomball Pkwy (Hwy 249), Houston, TX 77070. A reception will occur immediately following the Funeral Mass in the Church hall from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM . A committal service will occur Monday, October 25, 2021 from 1:15 PM to 1:45 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the MDS Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AmericanHeritageFuneralHome.com for the Flores family.
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