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Valarie Lara Obituary

Valarie Dawn Lara Valarie Dawn Lara, 42, of Visalia, California passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014 in Fresno, California surrounded by her loving family. Valarie was born in Tulare, California on January 24, 1972 to Ruben and Gloria Lara. She was raised and educated in Visalia, attending Mountain View Elementary, Divisadero Middle School and graduating from Mt. Whitney High School in 1990. She enjoyed attending Visalia First Assembly of God Church. Valarie enjoyed antiquing and going to yard sales with her mother, Gloria; going to the beach and especially spending time with her nieces and nephews, no matter the event. She enjoyed ice hockey, Visalia Oaks Baseball and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Valarie will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Gloria Lara of Visalia; two brothers, Ruben Lara of Visalia and Shawn Lara (Yvonne) of Tulare; her nieces and nephews, Alysa, Aliya, Savannah, Joleen, Jordan and Christopher and her many extended family members. Valarie was preceded in death by her father, Ruben Gonzalez Lara. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia, CA. Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Ave, Visalia, CA 93291.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on May 6, 2014.

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Matt

October 5, 2016

I worked with Valarie in Phx, AZ. Valarie made work much more fun. It seems like yesterday that we worked together.
Valarie was fun to be around and she made life at work much better. Even though years have passed, Valarie would be one of those people that you could easily pick up where you left off. I will always remember her. She will be missed.

Ida Rodriguez

May 8, 2014

Valarie was always pleasant to be around with she always made me laugh There was never a dull moment with Valarie. Valarie will be greatly missed.

Mr Tapleras

May 8, 2014

Valarie, thanks for the smiles and encouragement you gave me when I was your second half-year kindergarten teacher and then when we went to 1st grade the following year. I will always remember your big bright eyes and smiling face. Bless you!

Babyjo Alvarez

May 7, 2014

Valerie didn't see you very often but when I heard the news I remembered going to spend summers with you and Rubenstein & the great meals your mom cooked and when I scarred your face by Pushing you off your tricycle I didn't have to attend your service to say goodbye to you Till we meet again

Adam DeLeon

May 7, 2014

Valarie was a wonderful person. She leaves behind many wonderful memories in the hearts and minds of people whose lives she touched. Valarie is no longer suffering any physical ailment but rejoices in the presence of her Saviour. My condolences to her family. To her family I would say, take hope, though you grieve now, what a great day it will be when we all see her again in the presence of Jesus.

Brandy Bell

May 6, 2014

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Deanna Carl

May 6, 2014

My dear friend, I remember all of the laughs we had at work together. You will be missed by so many.

Antoinette Castillo

May 6, 2014

Valarie! My heart is facing a new kind of loss. You were truly my best friend, my little sister. You will be missed greatly. I love you my lil sis!

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