Patrick Valerio

Patrick Phillip Valerio, age 54, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Gilbert Valerio and Mary Alice Valerio, brother James Valerio, grandparents Fidel and Fidelia Valerio, and most recently, Uncle Charlie Valerio and Aunt Juanita Valerio-Angeli. Phillip was currently employed by Jemez Coop and an active member of the Knights of Columbus.  He was previously employed by Gallegos Recycling.  His greatest joys were spending time with his grandkids and watching his Dallas Cowboys.  Phillip enjoyed being outdoors and loved to camp and fish.  His love for sports began when he was manager for EVHS Sundevil basketball during his high school years.  He was an avid Cowboy, Lobo, Isotope and Sundevil fan.  He also enjoyed his bowling league and spending time with his bowling buddies.  If you knew Phillip you knew when you saw him you'd be greeted with a smile and a kind hug or handshake.  You also knew you'd soon hear one of his jokes and his infectious laugh.  Phillip will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Phillip is survived by his brother Michael Valerio of Espanola NM, his sister Melissa (Valerio) Herrera of Scottsdale AZ, nephews Lucas (Katie) Herrera and Jerod Herrera, niece Riley Herrera, great nephew Derek James Herrera, step-son Jason (Hope) Martinez, step-daughter Aujoli (Joseph) Martinez.  He was beloved "Po" (Grampo) to Xavier Martinez, Savannah Valles, Seth Valles, Emily Valles and Jaidyn Love Martinez and numerous relatives and friends.

Public visitation will begin on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada, with a rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m..  Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 24, 2019, 9:00 a.m., also at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada, with a burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.  Serving the family as pall bearers are Jason Martinez, Lucas Herrera, Jerod Herrera, Xavier Martinez, Roy Lopez, and Gilbert Olguin, honorary Pall Bearers to be determined. The family of Patrick Phillip Valerio has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477-www.devargasfuneral.com