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Robert Velarde Obituary
Robert "Bob" Joseph Velarde, age 70, passed away June 21, 2025. Bob is survived by his wife, Debbie Rost Velarde; children, Lauren Velarde (Sean Keeling) and Chase Velarde (Christine); grandchildren, Finn and Skylar; mother, Helen Velarde; and brothers, Ron Velarde (Connie) and Mike Velarde (Kim).
Services will be held Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH - Lomas. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Bob at www.FrenchFunerals.com.
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PETER KOMIS
June 29, 2025
Oh Bob... I can´t believe you are gone. It´s much too soon, though we have no choice in the matter. Thank you for all the things you have done for me. Our diamonds will shine as will your memory my friend.
Debbie, Chase, and Lauren... I share in your grief. May dear Bob´s memory be eternal.
Karen Griego Martinez
June 29, 2025
To the Velarde family
I am deeply saddened to learn that Bobby ( My cousin) has passed away so soon. This is heartbreaking news.
My deepest sympathies for his Wife Deb and children and my Aunt Helen and his brothers and extended family.
Bobby was always so kind to me and always happy to see me.
May you rest in God´s heavenly presence & peace
Karen Griego Martinez
(Auntie Mary´s daughter)
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