Christopher Valdez

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher (Chris) Valdez, age 34 on October 12, 2025, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He ascended into heaven where he will spend the rest of eternity in peace and happiness. He was born on April 17, 1991, in Westerville, Ohio. Chris is lovingly survived by his mother Victoria Valdez Mollett, father Carl Mollett; brothers Anthony Valdez, Alexander Mollett; sisters Lauren Granada and Angel Hernandez. He also leaves behind his beloved niece Kylie Valdez, nephews Jack Valdez, Niklaus, Jaxson and River Williams. Chris will be deeply missed by his grandparents Kay Mollett, Cliff Mollett, Jose Alvarez, uncles Kenny Mollett, Mike Mollett, aunt Melissa Murphy and fiancée Marisela Galarza. As well as many cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by grandmother Blanca Morin, uncles Joe Alvarez and Timothy Alvarez. Chris touched the lives of many people through his kindness, loyalty and unconditional love. He was polite and friendly to strangers and those who knew him. That is just who he was. These were gifts he shared with us every day. We will remember and cherish the memories he has given us. He was a wonderful son, brother and uncle always there when you needed his help. We could always depend on him. He found joy in simple moments such as playing with and taking care of his cats and dogs. Chris loved football. Saturdays and Sundays, you would always catch him cheering for his favorite football teams, the Dallas Cowboys and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Chris was very athletic from the age of 7 throughout high school. He won many trophies and awards in football, wrestling and track even though sustaining and overcoming multiple injuries in the process. We were very blessed and thankful to God for the privilege as having Chris as our son. All family, friends and all whose lives were touched by Chris are invited to attend a memorial service to honor his memory. The wake will be Friday October 24, 2025. at Spence Funeral Home 550 Hill Rd N, Pickerington, OH 43147 From 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Memorial service will be held Saturday October 25, 2025 at Life City Church 6389 Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW. Pickerington, OH 43147 At 11 am After service is the procession to Franklin Hills Memorial Gardens 5802 Elder Road Canal Winchester, OH 43110 After gravesite burial reception to be held at the Valdez-Mollett family home 535 Wingate Place N. Mt Sterling, OH 43143 Pall bears: Anthony Valdez, Michael Breckner, Jake Alvarez, Kenneth Mollett, Michael Mollett, Alexander Mollett