On Saturday, July 20, 2024 Chris Valerie departed this life at the age of 65 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas surrounded by family and loved ones.  He was born on July 13, 1959 to Willie and Vivian (Leger) Valerie. Chris grew up in Lake Charles, graduated from Marion High School in 1978, was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, where he attended Mass, assisted as an altar server and received the sacraments.  He was a Security Officer for Harris County for over 30 years.  He was loved by family and friends and always joy to be around. He was a kind and caring person.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Dorette Valerie; his son, Kyle Valerie of Houston, Texas; his daughter, Kristy Valerie of Lake Charles; father, Willie Valerie; siblings, Peggy Rimbert of Suwanee, Ga., Gladys Valerie of Lawrenceville, Ga., Gerald Valerie of Lake Charles, La.; grandchildren, Zayla, Kay’Ona and Craven Valerie of Lake Charles, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Valerie, and his siblings Deadra (Valerie) Logan and Patrick Valerie.

Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 2031 Opelousas St., Lake Charles, LA 70601.