It was with immense sadness that I heard the news about Valerie's passing. She was such a big part of mine and my family's life. During the years we worked together in the pharmacy at the Military Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we developed this lifetime friendship that despite the distance and the years that passed since, we remained closely connected. I really can't describe all the wonderful memories I have from her, her beautiful self, and specially her kindness and love she had for everyone, Kevin, her mom, her sisters, her friends... We will never forget her! She was an inspiration.
Dear friend, thank you for all you did for me, for loving my girls like an aunt, for sharing and providing us with your friendship, in happiness and in difficult times, we feel blessed having known you and having been part of your life. Thank you for leaving me your "vegetarian chili" recipe, a traditional dish among my family and friends, now called "Valerie's chili". You will live among us for ever. Rest in peace my friend.
The Castro-Zolezzi family (Monica, Enrique, Daniela and Sabrina)