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79, passed away April 12 in Ventura after complications from a fall. He was born Sept. 2, 1943, in Honolulu, Hawaii. After graduating from Farrington High School in the Kalihi neighborhood, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he served four years. Val – Junior to his family – met his wife Josephine of 55 years through Air Force buddies. His time in the military led to a career in electronics and a lifetime of tinkering on computers, cars and other gizmos and gadgets. He earned a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering from Cal Poly, Pomona and worked in the defense and space industries. He and Jo raised their family in Alta Loma, Calif. Val was an avid runner, book lover and green thumb. In retirement, Val and Jo took road trips throughout California and Nevada. In recent years, they spent increasing time in Ventura. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, he leaves behind his wife Josephine; children Valerie Aguerre (Juan), Stacie (David Livingstone), Timothy (Tracy) and Edwin (Sophie); grandchildren Juan Jr., Elizabeth and Olivia and siblings Richard, Babette and Patrick Galang. He was predeceased by his parents Valentine Sr. and Louise Galang and sisters Carolyn Nakasato and Marilyn Endrulat. His services were held May 5, 2023, in Ventura, CA,
and he is buried at Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura, CA.
