Erik Kenneth Valente, age 32, of Las Vegas, passed away April 9, 2018, doing what he loved, flying. Erik was an avid pilot who was adventurous and had a loving, generous heart, with a strong faith in the Lord. He finished Aviation Academy at Rancho High with his Private Pilot license. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a BA in Aviation Management. Erik was certified as a Commercial Pilot, with Instrument and Multi Engine ratings, and a Flight Instructor. He flew corporate jets and private aircraft for many clients. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and an Eagle Scout. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Esther Ainsworth, and John and Josephine Valente; and cousin, Audrey Malone. He is survived by his parents, John and Lynda; uncle and aunt, Denny and Barb Malone, cousin, Amanda Malone, her husband, Mark Crisman and their families, all of Denver, Colorado; cousin, Carmela Lombardo, and her son, George, of Pennsylvania; the love of his life and fiance, Ashley M. Cole, and her family of Louisiana; and Riley, their canine companion. Memorial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Green Valley Baptist Church, 270 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Erik can be sent to Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas area council or www.gofundme.com/qxjpvf-erik-valente
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