Edward (Senor) (Valo) Martin age 78 passed away peacefully at Ascension Hospital due to complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Ed was born in McAllen, Texas on September 30, 1942 to the late Joel and Soledad Martin. On April 28, 1973 he was married at Holy Name Church to the love of his life, Linda Urban. Ed was a proud iron worker with Iron Workers Local 8, Milwaukee and worked over 20 years with Bane-Nelson in Kenosha, retiring in 2002. Among his interests, Ed shot pool for many years with north side pool league. He enjoyed shooting archery and was a lifetime member of RIB. Ed loved his yearly hunting trips in Northern Wisconsin and enjoyed camping with his family. Ed and Linda also enjoyed many trips to Las Vegas and to casinos in Wisconsin and Michigan. Ed loved watching the Green Bay Packers, never missing a game. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Linda, daughters Rebecca Delgato, Michelle Garcia and her fiancé Chris Wall. Grandchildren Marissa, Mateo, Melisa, Exzandria, Mariah, Marcello, Malaya and Addison, and Great-grandsons Chance and Cash. He is also survived by sisters Christina Benavidez of Rockport, Texas, Rebecca Gonzalez, Rosa Benavidez, two brothers Romero (Maggie) Martin and Roy (Irene) Martin all of Indiana. Brother-in-laws Fred (Lynn) Urban of St. Cloud, Florida, Dennis, Ed and John of Racine, Raul Garcia of Galveston, TX, sister-In-Law Rosemary Urban of Clermont, Florida. He was proceeded in death by his parents, sisters Guadalupe, Julie, and Racheal, brother Joel and brother-in-law Louis. To honor Ed’s wishes, a private service was attended by immediate family.
Dear Linda, We are so very sorry for your loss! I am Russ Reed’s daughter, and I remember you and Valo fondly! He was so fun to be alround! Praying for you and your family! RIP Valo.
Thank you so much Bonnie.Valo was one of a kind.