Mathew R. Valizan

Mathew Richard Valizan was born on October 12, 1963 in Chowchilla, California to Carmela and David Valizan. He lived his life in Chowchilla and was employed by the County of Merced. He was an avid San Francisco 49er fan and loved to watch college football.

He is survived by his brother Stephen (Debbie), nephews Tony (Megan and daughter Zoe), Joey and Ryan Valizan and his domestic partner, Lillie Aragon. He is preceded in death by his parents Carmela and David Valizan and his brother David.

There will be a vigil service with a rosary for Mathew held at Palm Memorial Wordens Chapel located at 140 South 6th Street, Chowchilla, California, on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 4pm to 7pm; the rosary will start at 7pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Columba Catholic Church at 10am on March 13, 2018, with interment following at Chowchilla Cemetery.