Valerie Dimarco McGuire

August 10, 1949 — January 24, 2026

Valerie Dimarco McGuire, born August 10, 1949, passed peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by love. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend.

Valerie’s greatest joy was caring for those she loved. While she worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative in her early career, her true passion was homemaking. She created a household filled with warmth, laughter, and the comforting aroma of homemade macaroni. Her home was always open, her table always full, and every gathering made special by her generous spirit and her famous collection of table linens. She delighted in hosting, celebrating, and making others feel welcome.

She spent her life surrounded by love, she was a devoted daughter to Merk and Dorothy DiMarco, a playful sister to Suzanne Bense and Steven DiMarco, a soulmate of 59 wonderful years to her husband David McGuire, a caring mother to her son Peter and his wife Kirsten, and a joyful grandmother to Dorothy “Dottie” McGuire. She gave herself wholeheartedly to her family, building a home rich in love, tradition, and connection. Valerie was also a loyal friend, her gift for maintaining relationships was impressive, with many friendships lasting more than 50 years and those friends turning into honorary family. She nurtured these bonds with care and genuine devotion.

A fighter with a passion for life, Valerie faced her final days with courage and was surrounded by family until her last breath. Her family takes comfort in knowing upon her passing, she was embraced and reunited with her mother, father, and her brother.
Valerie’s legacy lives on through the family and friends who will forever carry her love, laughter, and recipes in their hearts.

The family will receive friends for a visitation from 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Allen Family Funeral Options.

There will be a Mass celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Plano, Texas. The Mass will be livestreamed at the following link:https://youtube.com/live/sNM6l_t_h88?feature=share