On November 13, 2007, the "Great Adventure" of Justin Michael Valona's life ended in Portland, Ore. He was 26 years old, born Feb. 12, 1981, in Elko, Nev. On Nov. 25, 2000, Justin married Katherine Power. They
were married for five years and remained close friends. Justin enjoyed spending time with his brother Danny and his family; reading, writing
and meeting new people. Justin is survived by his mother, Sheri Martin of Elko, Nev.; father, Daniel (Donna) Valona of Caldwell, Idaho; brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Sara (Tristan & Devyn) Valona of Nampa, Idaho; half-sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Lawrence Archuleta (Dylan) of Nampa; randparents, Norma Valencia of Montebello, Calif., and Ron and Roslind Kintzler of Pahrump, Nev.; aunt and uncle, Christy and Doug Moore; uncles Rick Kintzler and Steve
Valencia; numerous cousins; step-brothers and sisters, and many life-long friends. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday,
Nov. 18, 2007, at Dry Creek Cemetery in Boise, Idaho. A celebration of Justin's life will follow at the home of Danny Valona in Nampa, Idaho.

At the family's' request, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Justin's name to the Elko County Library Memorial Fund, 720 Court St., Elko, NV 89801.