Valentin “Val” Carrasco, Jr., 61, of Midland, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 in Lubbock, TX. A Rosary will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 7:00PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland. Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 11:00AM at Golf Course Road Church of Christ.Valentin was born on June 3, 1954 to Refugia and Valentin Carrasco, Sr., in Redford, TX. He attended Redford Middle School and graduated from Marfa High School in 1972.Val worked at various positions in the oilfield throughout his career. He was a very respected professional who was highly admired by his peers and coworkers. A lifetime West Texan, he proudly served many people. His selflessness and generosity was contagious to all. His greatest accomplishment was being a dedicated father and relentless worker. Val was outgoing, whose hobbies included camping, hunting, fishing, and cooking for his guests and friends. If you wanted to know what he was doing on Sundays, it was rooting for his Dallas Cowboys!He is survived by son, Jody Carrasco of San Angelo; son, Jeff and wife, Stephanie Carrasco of Midland; former wife, Eva Carrasco of San Angelo; daughter, Nadia Carrasco and her mother, Rocio Guanespan, both of Midland.He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Santiago Carrasco, Luis Carrasco and Emma Carrasco.Honorary Pallbearers will be Ray Lopez, Leonel Rodriguez, Oscar Covos, Eric Covos, Leonel Guanespan, George Tarango and Chon Tarango.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be donated to Wells Fargo, Val’s Fund, Routing #111900659 and Account #3049042835.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,
