Photo courtesy of Habing Family Funeral Home
Gilroy, California
May 23, 1983 – Apr 14, 2012
Jenny Velasco was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She moved to Gilroy, California with her parents when she was fourteen years old. She graduated from Gilroy High School where she made many friends and memories. She attended Gavilan College and transferred to UCLA, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Geography and Political Science. She then returned to Gilroy, where she worked as a real estate agent and for several non-profit organizations. Jenny loved funny movies, many kinds of music and was a devoted caretaker of the many dogs she rescued from local animal shelters. Jenny came from a BRCA1 family, and was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in 2009. She fought bravely and beautifully for nearly three years. She leaves behind her parents Salvador and Paula, older brother Victor, and many family and friends who love her dearly and will always treasure the joy she continues to bring into their lives.
Vigil service 7pm Tuesday, April 17th at St. Mary Catholic Church. Funeral Mass 9am Wednesday, April 18th also at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
As Nov. 2 approaches tomorrow I will honor your life Jenny. I love you very much and often feel guilty of not spending as much time by your side. You have no idea the guilt I feel. I love you dearly and you and your family hold a dear place always in my heart. Forever grateful I got to experience YOU!!!!
raquel lopez
November 01, 2012 | Gilroy, CA
Jenny Jenn you will be missed dearly. You will never be forgotten. Such an amazing person you were and all the lives you touched and may have never even realized it. Love you always Jenny!
Patsy Ramsey Hopkins
April 26, 2012 | Chico, CA
Jenny i love you so much and it was an honor to have you as my cousin. I will always remember you with your great smile and dimples.We shared a lot of good laughs and those memories will always be in my heart. So glad that you were so outgoing and willing to spend Easter with us,I miss you very much. Love you!!
Magdalena Pereyra-Gutierrez
April 20, 2012 | Gilroy, CA
There are no words to explain how much it hurts to know that you are no longer with us. You were an amazing woman and an inspiring role model to me. I know you are now in heaven looking down on us. I love you so much! I miss you!
Carmen Velasco
April 19, 2012 | East LA, CA
I love you my dear friend. I will always remember you. Thank you for being a positive energetic person in my life. Your smile brightened many lives.. Que descanses en paz.
Diane Alarcon
April 18, 2012 | East Los Angeles, CA
God Bless
April 17, 2012 | CA