In Loving Memory
February 8, 1977 – July 8, 2026
A memorial site for photos and stories of our friend, Val. Please share all you can; how you met, first impressions, favorite memories, inside jokes (even if we won't get it). You can share publicly for the whole web to scrape or privately for only logged in, registered friends and family.
Val's brother and mother are being supported through this difficult time. If you're willing and able, you can give via gofund.me/940eec9a9.
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It’s hard to find the right words when someone you love is gone. I think we’re all still trying to process it. But one thing I do know is that Val made each of our lives better in his own way. He made us laugh, showed u…
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You were one of the first to purchase a BRO BRO shirt from my brand and you rocked it like it was one of your favorite shirts lol.We built a friendship on electric bikes and had the same music taste with you singing and…
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Who's the baby bro now, bruh?
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I have so many memorable moments with Val. Our wedding is among the best and it shows how Val was such a character who had such character. Kristin and I were engaged Saturday, April 2nd and after some thought of pla…
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Val was one of the first Los Al friends to reach out to me when I returned from a deployment ten years ago. He showed up at my BBQ and that was probably the first time I saw him since High School. When I moved back to t…
Read & comment →Val was a gentleman full of kindness and wit. He and I attended high school together and I have great memories of playing on the Los Al tennis team with him. We were Team Swolllen, which was the brand of uniform of if I remember correctly, and we would not have been that great bunch of guys without Val’s humor and influence. There is a hilarious photograph of us showing our Team Swell that is out there. I don’t have a memory of Val without a smile and laughter. Sending …
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Here are a few of Val in party attire.. he was always up for our shenanigans, he wouldn't announce his plan, just show up on point and often with Portos meat pies.. I will miss him sooo much.
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We had a whirlwind of a day bar hopping and eating in Avalon in May 2013.
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These are random but very fond memories. I feel lucky to have had him in my life for as long as I did. Even if it was cut short.
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This was from our Big Red Bus era in 2013. I had invited some friends from LA to join the shenanigans and they instantly fell in love with Val. I’m so glad they got to experience a few hours of his warm, crazy spirit!
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Oh my gosh this made me laugh so hard. That facial expression. Thanks Val, I needed that.
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Love you cousin! Thanks for all the memories!
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In 3rd grade we were the class clowns. He drew a beard on his copy of our class photo. We never could figure out why because we had no beef. He was a friend to everyone, a brilliant sense of humor, and s sharp wi…
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Celebrating my 25th birthday in LA.
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The one time I heard Val sing and I started the recording a little too late! It's a screenshot of a video.
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Love you cousin! Thanks for all the memories!
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Thank you for being a long distance big brother to me. Thank you for keeping in touch all these years! Thank you, I am very proud to be your cousin!
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After I married Ty, I think Val was more excited to get an Áo Dài than me.
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Val was a legend at my wedding. The day first started with him and Karl riding in my limo to the ceremony and ended with him walking home from the venue to the hotel and losing a shoe🤣. Val was one of my best frien…
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Throughout the years we went to many games together. Val is the only one who ever almost got me kicked out of diamond club. He had to pose on top of the dugout seats, which we knew wasn’t allowed, but went for it anyway…
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Growing up together in CPE, I was lucky to call you a dear friend. Your infectious smile and unforgettable laugh will always echo in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing you. You were such a special p…
Read & comment →I wasn't really close to you, Val. We only knew each other from the pickleball courts. Everyone always told me what a kind person you were and that you always had a smile on your face. That's what I'll remember most about you—you always had a smile. I'm so sorry about your dad as well. I know you're together in heaven now. Rest in peace. ❤️
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First applied @ the Abbey in Seal on 9/12/26. No matter the game, around these guys I always seem to win. Every time.
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I met Val through an ONYX group online. One day I saw that he was going on a group ride and that he lived near by, so I asked him if he’d be willing to pick me up & just like that he was picking me the next day. It didn…
Read & comment →Val is such a nice guy. He gave one of his CRBN paddle to one of my coworkers. It was such a nice gesture from him because it made my coworker so happy. He has a nice personality and also has some skills on the court! We will miss him terribly. Play on in the heavens. We are here rooting for you down here on earth.
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More ball games. ♥️
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So many great memories…I wish that I had more pictures! From 50 mile bonding bike rides down the CA coast to the silliness of the peddler, Val was always down for a good time and there was always a good time to be had w…
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Kuya Val, you’re with my dad, Tito Zaldy & Tito Monching. How’s Lolo Cornelio & Lola Eusebia? Tito Bert & Tito Jun?
Read & comment →Val always brought so much positive energy, laughter, and life to every room he walked into. Every gathering was better because he was there. I love you, brother—and I’m grateful to have known you. Thank you for the memories, the laughs, and the friendship. Until we meet again, my brother from another mother. Rest easy.
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Always willing to have some fun with the kiddos—-And of course that infectious smile. I will miss you terribly my sweet friend ❤️
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I am beyond grateful for you making it to our wedding on 6/26/26. Even though you might not have felt 100%, you showed up for us and that means everything. ♥️
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In high school we had a real teacher-sponsored club of just our friends called the Original Griffin's Presidents Club (OGPC). Of course, we all knew it as the Original Gangsta Pimpin' Crew. We were a hard-core gang as y…
Read & comment →Hearing the news was devastating, I only had a few interactions with Val all at Pickleball tournaments. Such a great dude the courts will miss you Val🕊️
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