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John F. Valov April 24th, 1926 - June 10th, 2013 Services will be held June 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shafter Cemetary - 18662 Santa Fe Way, Shafter, CA. Waukena area farmer, John F. Valov, passed away on June 10th, 2013 after complications from surgery. John was born April 24th, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA to his Russian immigrant parents Fred Agop Valov and his wife Mary. He was the oldest of 4 brothers and also had 5 sisters. John married Manya J Nevarov and that union produced 5 children: Jay, Terry, Jimi, Kimberly and Manya. After Manya's death in 1976, John married Kate Kalpakoff who brought 2 more sons, Jay and Billy and 2 more daughters, Karen & Nancy into the ever growing family. John and Kate's family gatherings continued to grow and grow with the addition of grand-children and great grand-children. After Kates death in 1998, John married a third time to Nadia Chernakoff who brought 1 more son, Dennis and 1 more daughter, Sharon and eventually 2 more grand-children. A life long cotton farmer, John and his sons began planting Pistachio trees in the early 80's. But his biggest thrills came with "making the deals". The deals could be big ones or little ones, but it was all about the "deal". He literally never took part in a deal that he didn't enjoy! John is survived by Jay and Jan Valov, Terry and Sheri Valov, Jimi & Tammy Valov, Kimberly and "Teddy Boy" Lorenzo, Manya Choboian, Jay and Natalie Kalpakoff, Billy and Sandy Kalpakoff, Karen Kalpakoff, Roy Mendrin and wife Terri, 31 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, 1 brother Bill and 2 sisters, Betty & Nancy. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Optimal Hospice Visalia.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2013.

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Heather Cortez

January 24, 2017

So sad u will missed .....

Terry John Valov

June 30, 2015

Dad it's been awhile I still miss you like crazy but doing alright,

alicis griego

August 26, 2013

You will be missed boss.

July 15, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Valov Family, as you mourn the death of your loving dad, father-in-law and grandfather. I am so sorry that you suffered such a painful loss, as I know how very much you loved him. I pray that the Lord will bless you with His love and comfort in the days ahead.
Most Sincerely,
Pam Avila from Hocking Denton Palmquist

July 14, 2013

Just moments ago our family learned of John's passing. It is impossible to think of the world without him. We became part of the Valov family when he married our mother, Nadja. His big arms held and hugged our children and our kids called him dedya. May the best of memories fill your hearts. Whenever I asked John how he was he always replied, "I'm good, can't complain and it wouldn't do any good anyway." Now that he is in the loving presence of his God those words are more true than ever. Our hearts feel a great loss and we will always appreciate being part of the family John created. He generously spread his love to us. We will miss him! Dennis, Karen, Joshua, and Alexa Chernekoff

July 14, 2013

Our family just learned moments ago of John's passing. It is impossible to think of the world without him. What a big beautiful family and what an amazing man. May God fill your hearts with the best of memories. We were blessed to be added to the family with his love for our mother Nadja. Our kids were held and hugged often by is big arms.
We send our love and prayers. When asked he always said, "I'm good, can't complain" ... now in the presence of his loving God that rings more true than ever! Dennis, Karen Joshua and Alexa

June 25, 2013

Valov family....
My family and I just learned of your loss. There are many happy memories associated with John, Manya and the kids growing up in Waukena and participating in 4-H. I know your dad is in good company with all of the Waukena crew that have gone before him.
The Fretias'~ Eleanor, Mary, Frank, Anthony, Steven & their families.

Karen Pena (Ybarra)

June 24, 2013

Manya and Kimberly.... Just saw this and I am sorry for your loss. I know your dad was your biggest fan. Hugs

Gary Ruddell

June 22, 2013

John was blessed with many years of good health and a loving family. He was faithful to his God and will receive his reward in heaven.

Dave Newbery

June 20, 2013

I first met John in the early 80's at the spring met ( horse racing )at Fresno Fair Grounds. John was a wonderful person, I'm proud to have known John. I'm sorry to hear such sad news. My heart goes out to his entire family,

RIP JOHN...........

Dave Newbery, Navajo Dam, NM.

June 17, 2013

Our sincere condolences to all the families. He was an icon in the Waukena community as well as in Tulare and Corcoran. May you remember all the good times you shared with him
John and Cheryl Santos

Louie and Elaine Freitas

June 16, 2013

To all the Valov family - We are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man. He is together now with the other Waukena farmers.....the Freitas' and Curti's looking down and smiling.

Eric Watte

June 15, 2013

Jay,Terry,Jimi,Kimberly,Manya..so sorry for your loss..I so remember taking my first ride the Winnebago..your dad and Leo Curti teaching me to water ski at the basin,,
..even as I write this from many miles away I am wearing a well wore wedding band I got from your dad..he will be missed..

Michele Ross

June 14, 2013

If you had the pleasure to know Johnny...feel very fortunate. He never met a stranger and cold make you feel like part of the family.

To all the family members, I send my sympathy for the loss of "the great ones".

June 14, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to all of the Valou and Kalpakoff family. We are so sorry for your dear lost. Sincerely Mark and Jacque Silveira

Jimi Valov

June 14, 2013

Dad it's going to be very hard to live without you, I know it was time for you to go but I am going to miss you. You told me what to do so I will make it happen! I will always love you. Your son Jimi

Steve Tindle

June 14, 2013

My deepest condolences going out the Valov family and friends during this difficult time.

Yolie Garcia

June 14, 2013

To all the Valov family i want to say what a wonderful and loving man your father was. He woukd make me smile all the time and i truly loved John with all my heart. he will always live in my heart i had never meet anyone like John and the love we shared was special. i love all of you very much. His love will always be.
love forever
His Yolie

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