Martin Valerio Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martin Esteban Valerio, 43, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. Memorial Service: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Lucas and Blessing Funeral Home Chapel. Martin was born on April 18, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona to Sabas and Tommie Carrillo Valerio. Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Martin's name to Promise's 140 NW Renfro St., Burleson, TX, 76028. Martin grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Fort Worth, Texas when he was seven years old. He graduated from Western Hills High School in Fort Worth in 1994. After high school he attended college in Fort Worth and San Francisco, where he worked on an degree in information technology. He lived in San Francisco , California for many years before and after he married. Martin began work for Pottery Barn as an Operations Manager where he worked for 9 years. He helped to bring two beautiful girls into this world and was involved in leading the 2 year old Sunday School with his wife and participated in a life group. Martin married Tracy Walling on October 20, 2006 at the Botanical Gardens in Fort Worth. They were happily together for 16 years and married for 13. He enjoyed music, attending Coachella many times as well as other concerts. Martin always loved staying on top of technology and new ways to enjoy our lives together, as well as tinkering with existing machinery to enhances its performance. He also received the Best Dad award 10 years running! Survivors: Wife, Tracy Valerio; parents, Sam and Tommie Velario; children, Malia and Samantha Valerio; brother, Marc Valerio; sister, Melissa Valerio; nieces, Ashley and Brianna Valerio, Kayley Walling, and nephew, Caden Valerio. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Lucas and Blessing Funeral Home , Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Walling, Mrs. Rhonda Kinsey and Ms. JoAnne Walling, our FBC Life Group, and Pastor Mike Milburn. "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child; a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Martin Valerio

April 18, 1976 - November 26, 2019