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1942
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2014
Juan Velasco Obituary
Juan F. Velasco, of Alamogordo, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Sierra Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. He was 72. He was born on May 15, 1942, in Parral (Chih) Mexico, to Jose and Catalina Velasco (deceased).
In 1962, he married Presiliana Avila (Velasco), daughter of Leonardo and Trinidad Avila (also deceased) and together they had five children, Juan F. Velasco Jr., Alonzo Velasco (U.S. Navy, retired), Yolanda Velasco-Romero (George), Isabel Velasco-Benson (Simon) and Saul Velasco.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1969, honorably discharged upon his return due to injuries from Vietnam thus a Disabled American Veteran. He received numerous campaign medals and personal awards to include the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Overseas Medal.
He was authorized the Army Airborne Jump Wings, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Army Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle M-14).
He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Presiliana Avila Velasco, their five children and 12 grandchildren, Juan Velasco III, Gabriel Velasco, Mykel Velasco, Estevan Velasco Romero, Amelia Velasco, Andrew Velasco, Patricia Romero, Jordan Velasco, Ariel Benson, Christian Romero, Scotti Velasco, and Monica Romero.
Juan is also survived by sisters: Margarita Martinez of El Paso, Texas; Estella Valle of Alamogordo; and brothers: Ricardo Velasco of El Paso, Texas; Luis Velasco of Alamogordo, and Gustavo Velasco also of Alamogordo; his uncle, Samuel Velasco of El Paso, Texas and numerous nephews and nieces.
Juan was preceded in death by his sister Eva Amato, one brother Froylan Velasco and a niece Lilly Furphy.
A memorial service will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 705 Delaware St. on June 25, at 11 a.m., with the Rosary read at 10 a.m. The internment will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, 1301 First St., immediately following the Mass.
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Carlos Carter
June 17, 2015
Your father is well-respected for the kindness and joy he showed others. I remember him as having a servant's heart. May his memories bring you lots of happy moments. May his legacy of kindness and joy sharing continue in you.
Diana Carlton
July 2, 2014
Tio, I cherish the conversation we had during my last visit to Alamo, who would have known it would of been our last. It was one of which we reminisced of family times and of future plans. You offered great advice as usual and found a way to make laugh at the same time! Thank you for being the loving Tio that you were. Until we meet again, love you!
Barbara & David & Nathan Brown-Halverson
June 29, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Velasco Family. Thank you for being our family for the 10 years we lived in Alamogordo New Mexico. Juan was Nathan's father figure for many years. Thank you for being his godparents when he was baptized. Nathan & I have many wonderful memories of the entire Velasco Family. We will see you at Arial's Graduation in 2015.In our hearts and prayers forever.
Jaime Anderson
June 29, 2014
Presiliana and family. Sorry for u your lose. Our prayers are with you. Sorry we couldn't be there. Jaime and Mary Helen Anderson
Chris (Roller) McCumber
June 27, 2014
To the entire Velasco family, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband, father, friend -- loved one. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace with the Lord and may the memories of him bring you much joy in the years to come. God bless.
Eddie Carter
June 26, 2014
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
June 26, 2014
Prissy, We lift you up in prayer, and ask our dear Lord to comfort you and the family as you go thru your season. May His peace bring you comfort. God Bless, Jim (Jimmy) and Sylvia Stogden, from Georgia.
Jimmy Contreras
June 26, 2014
To The Velasco And Avila Families:
My deepest condolences on Juan's
passing. Our prayers are with Juan and with all of you. God Bless and strengthen all of you.
June 25, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. May peace be with you at this time.
Cathy Underwood
June 24, 2014
Our Condolences to the Avila and Velasco family
Sincerely,
Priscilla Stogden
June 24, 2014
Prissy, we wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and familia in your time of great sorrow. I wish we lived closer together. So we send you our love to give you strength to bear your sorrow.
Lovingly, Joe & Dorothy Stogden Salazar
Ramona Vallejos
June 24, 2014
Priscilla and Velasco Family, I am so sorry to hear of Juan's passing, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lucy Medina
June 24, 2014
Prissy, you and yours are in my prayers at the time. He is now with the Lord.
June 23, 2014
Juan has completed his first step that God has given us all so that we will have life ever lasting with Him and our families. Let us all hope we follow the example that Juan has set for us so we also will all be worthy of heaven. Our prayers for the Velasco and Avila families.
June 23, 2014
may god bless you and your family.you were such a good friend.i always will remember seeing you at the va hospitals.god called for you, and your are beside him in heaven.johnny armenta and family
Valerie Barela-Herrera
June 23, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the Velasco family. You will be in our prayers.
Cristobal Medina
June 23, 2014
Our prayers and love to our family...
Lisa Anderson-Pafford
June 23, 2014
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. He was such a good man. My prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.
Isabel Benson
June 23, 2014
My father was the strongest man I knew. I will miss him more than words can say. We had a special bond right from the day he delivered me into this world. There was nothing I ever did that he wasn't proud of. He was an awesome grandpa to his little Ariel he was there when she was born he would give her a bath make her breakfast and rock her to sleep. I learned to love my poppy in a different way by watching him with Ariel and all the love he had to give to her. He had a gentle side I never knew existed because he was such a tough man but his granddaughter brought it out in him. Poppy I'm selfish right now I would rather have you back just for one day so I could hug and tell you how much I really love you. I'm glad we had all these years together and all the pictures I have of you with Ariel and myself I can talk to you everyday and see you everyday you will live on in us. We miss you so much. Simon. Isa & Ariel. Besos.
Louie Jr. Granados
June 23, 2014
To my dear friends sad to hear the lost of your father. My heart is with you all and your mom.
kerri lundie
June 22, 2014
To a wonderful man in the eyes of many and the hearts he has touch. A wonderful man that will be missed so very much. Now he is an angel up in heaven as he opens his wings up as far as they will go. Now he watches from above to all the people who he loves.
Katherine burno
June 22, 2014
My prayers are going out to the family.
Luis Velasco
June 22, 2014
I am proud to call you my TIO, you showed me so much about life, love and family. I will miss you a lot but I know you are in paradise with our family. Love you tio.
Yolanda Velasco-Romero
June 22, 2014
Papi, thank you for always being there for me even when I got on your last nerve. You always were there to support me no matter what. God needed you up in heaven so we will see you when the Lord calls us. I love you.
Barbara & David Brown
June 21, 2014
Barbara & David Brown
June 21, 2014
Prissy & Juan, Punta Gorda, Fl.
Barbara & David Brown
June 21, 2014
Juan & Prissy, Punta Gorda, Fl.
Barbara & David Brown
June 21, 2014
Barbara & David Brown
June 21, 2014
Juan & Prissy at Lowry Park Zoo-Tampa Fl
Barbara & David Brown
June 21, 2014
Juan, Prissy & Barb at Nathans Wedding.
Barbara & David Brown
June 21, 2014
Juan & Prissy-Nathan & Jackie's Wedding, Hudson, Fl.
Barbara & David Brown
June 21, 2014
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