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Tillie Veliz Obituary
Tillie Veliz, affectionately known as "Tita," passed away on Dec. 3 in Sacramento, Calif.
Tillie was born in Torrance, Calif., on Dec. 13, 1926, to Florencio and Maria Contreras.
Tillie had a strong Catholic faith and was devoted to her family. She was known for her cooking and generosity.
Survivors include daughters, Vera and Julie (Bill); sons, Fred (Althea), Ruben (Madeline), Ed (Vickie), Paul (Carmen), Frank (Stephanie) and Joe; 26 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Tillie was preceded in death by her former husband, Arthur; son, Arthur Veliz Jr.; sister, Josephine; brother, Filiberto and Michael. She will be missed by us all, but is now reunited with her family in Heaven. Thank you for being a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. May you rest in peace!
Viewing will be held on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 6 p.m. at Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home.
There will be a Catholic Prayer Service on Monday Dec. 13, at 1 p.m., also at Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 524 Elmira Road, Vacaville, (707)446-3233, www .vacahillschapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tillie Veliz
Mary Banuelos
December 12, 2010
Tita I wish I would have told more how much I love you when you were here. How when I was pregnant with Paulie my grandma Soque passed away and how easily you took her place in my life. You always made me feel like a grand daughter. I love and miss you soo much, but I know your having fun in heaven.
Christine Gonzales
December 11, 2010
Tita, I have a fond memory of going to your house introducing you to your great-grand daughter Christiana Alina Veliz you had Nopellas and chicana cooking on the stove and on table some really hot chile. I remember how the living room looked and how warm the house was and how welcomed you made me feel into your family i will never forget that. my prayers are with you and your family.
christiana veliz
December 11, 2010
Tita I love you. I wish I could have shared more time with you over the last few years. but the time i did have i will never forget. I miss you so much but now i know that with god you'll be okay. I love you.
Althea Tatarakis
December 10, 2010
My dearest "favorite Mother-in-law", thank you for treating me as a daughter and my sons as part of your family. I will miss you teaching me how to cook "Mexican" food, calling me a sissy when it came to eating chili (it was never hot enough for you), reminding me that you've known me since I was 14, for ironing/hemming my uniforms, you taught me how to dance, our tequila nights and especially the memories at Garden Hwy which I will always treasure, those were the days! You will always be in my heart. Thanks for caring. You always knew.
Vaca Hills Chapel
December 9, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
December 9, 2010
Paul Veliz jr
December 9, 2010
I love you Tita. I wish I could see you one more time.
theresa veliz-ramirez
December 9, 2010
TITA, the back bone of our family, we will all miss you so much! I know you are in a much better place now. There are not enough words to express our deep loss, but with your life, you have taught each and everyone of us the value of familia, love and caring. Each and every time the sunshines or the wind blows, I feel you with me. I will truely and deeply miss you for the rest of my life until that wonderful day when I get to see you again. I love you always TITA!!!
As you used to call me......your picture
RUBEN VELIZ JR.
December 9, 2010
My grandmother was the greatest woman in the world, she will be missed by all of us.I know she is in a better place but,I know she belongs here with us!!! Rest in peace! love you and miss you! tita, love R.J.
Dolly
December 9, 2010
Fred, Althea and Family: You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace. From your high school Dolly Vigil and family
I LOVE YOU!
PAUL VELIZ
December 9, 2010
Tita-I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU.YOUR GREAT-GRANDCHILD-ROBERT VELIZ
Georgina Tatarakis-Leathem
December 9, 2010
Veliz Family, We are very sorry for your precious loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time. We love you Fred and are keeping you in our thoughts..
Georgina Tatarakis-Leathem and family.
Rosalinda Ortega-Toledo
December 8, 2010
My Dear Cousins, the Ortega family is sorry for your loss. You were all with us when we lost Mom (Aunt Della). We love you all and are there is no greater pain or void left in our lives when we lose the head of our family especially our Moms.I have always loved and respected Aunt Tillie for her devotion to her family, her love for Uncle Arthur, her success in keeping her family together no matter what, and she always shared her beautiful smile with everyone! She will remain in our hearts and prayers forever. Rest in peace Aunt Tillie.
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