January 1, 1952 – July 18, 2024

Alan Valicek passed away peacefully in his sleep in Friendswood, Texas on July 18, 2024, at 72 years of age after a brief illness. He was born on January 1, 1952, in Hallettsville, Texas and grew up in the community of Saint John near Schulenburg, Texas on the family farm and ranch until he became an adult and moved to Houston. He bought a house in Friendswood in 1976 with his wife, Janice Valicek, where they had 4 children and live to this day.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ladik and Dolores. He is loved and missed by his wife, Janice Valicek, his four children Ryan and wife Wendy, Eric, Paul, and Mary and husband James. He is also loved and missed by his six grandchildren, Elena, Robyn, Jacob, Annie, Rachel, and Isaac, his sisters, Charlene and Catherine, and many nieces and nephews. His death was quite unexpected, but we are happy that it was without suffering, at home seated in his favorite chair, and with his wife.  We are also grateful for the family vacation we were able to share with him just two weeks prior, at the Frio River, his preferred family vacation spot. 

How do you describe a life well lived? Two words: Alan Valicek. Alan was an extremely strong and capable man, who grew up on a farm in Schulenburg. He was able to build or fix anything. He was playfully referred to as “MacGyver.” He worked for Centerpoint Energy (previously Houston Lighting and Power) for 54 years, starting out as a lineman and working his way up into management.  His coworkers have said that he was a great boss and mentor.  He also shined as a mentor and Scout Master in the Boy Scouts, helping all three of his boys and other troop members learn many skills, become Eagle Scouts, and enjoy so much fun outdoors.  Alan was always very good at hunting and fishing. He enjoyed the deer lease, hiking, and tasks on the ranch with loved ones, anything with nature.  He had a special penchant for nurturing plants, especially trees.  He ran cattle on the Valicek family farm in Schulenberg, which he enjoyed tremendously. He showed anyone who would listen pictures of his calves.  Alan deeply loved the Valicek farm. He devoted countless hours to maintaining and improving it, despite still working full time for Centerpoint into his seventies.

More than anything, Alan loved his family.  He was married to his dear wife Janice for 48 years. Their love and care for one another was an inspiration for everyone around them.  Alan and Jan had 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Alan was very much involved in all of their lives.  He took them to baseball practice, babysat when needed, and did countless fun things with them at the Valicek farm. 

He was a truly wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.  His eldest son sums it up when he says "I really thought my Dad was invincible.  There is simply no way to step into his shoes." Alan knew what was truly important in life, and he focused only on those things. Dedication to family, indomitable work ethic, serving his community, nurturing animals and plants, enjoying nature.

Therefore, Alan was the epitome of a life well lived, and loved.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Mary Queen Catholic Church in Friendswood, Texas.  A rosary dedicated to Alan will be prayed at 12:30 P.M. followed by a Mass.  A reception will be at 2:00 P.M. with light refreshments.  We welcome all those whose lives were touched by him to join us.