Christian served as the TV Production Manager for KRWG Public Media. His duties ranged from TV Director, producer, and editor of Newsmakers, field videographer for Community Connection and Living Here and every other production position that was needed.
Christian had worked for KRWG Public Media for nearly two decades and was a graduate of New Mexico State University with a Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. During his time at NMSU, he fell in love with TV production and knew this would be his calling. He produced award winning work with awards from the New Mexico Broadcasters Association from 2018 and 2021. He also received two Rocky Mountain Emmy Nominations in 2019 and 2020 and won in 2019 for the Best of Living Here - Local Artists, where he put together Living Here segments into half-hour shows. His latest award comes from the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) in 2022 for Covid - 19 Marketing/Communications. Christian also produced a half hour documentary on Clara Belle Williams, the first African American to graduate from NMSU, which is available to watch at video.krwg.org.
Christian is survived by his parents, Francisco & Maria L. Valle; his partner Monica Rodriguez; his brothers Francisco Valle and William Anthony Valle. Christian also has a host of cousins who will cherish his memory.
Visitation for Christian will be Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Vigil Service at 7:00 pm at Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 North Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, Texas 79936. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 9:30 am at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 10970 Bywood Dr, El Paso, Texas 79936. Rite of Committal will follow at 11:00 am at Evergreen East Cemetery, 12400 East Montana, El Paso, Texas 79938.
Christian will be remembered with enduring respect and gratitude by all who knew him. Christian’s life touched many, and his memory will continue to be held close in the hearts of family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Arturo Valle, Franky Valle, William Anthony Valle, Ray Baray, Jesus Tovar, Carlos Tovar, Oscar Tovar, and Tony Porras.
