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Joshua Veliz Obituary

Joshua Allen Veliz, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, in North Hills, California. He was 33 years old. He was born September 11, 1985, to Tony Veliz and Donna Puffert of Ferndale, Wa. His hobbies included skate-boarding, swimming, singing with family, hiking, snowboarding, and hanging out at the beach. He also got great joy in spending time with his brothers and sisters in California. Survivors include his daughter Angelina Veliz,  the light of his life, of California; his father & Cydney of Bellingham, his mother & Darrell of Custer; sister Toni Angela Veliz & Derek of Custer; brother Jeremiah Veliz of Bellingham; maternal grandmother Carol Stenberg of Custer; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and hundreds of cousins. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Marcelino and Evangeline Veliz of Ferndale; maternal grandfather Walt Butler of Grandview Wa.; Stan Honrud of Custer Wa.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Sep. 28, 2018.

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Lydia Ramirez

August 6, 2019

Miss you ❤

Lisa Ivory

March 9, 2019

Thinking about you today. You were a truly great person. My life is blessed because I knew you. Thank you Josh for always having the right words to say to me at the moment I needed to hear them. So many times you helped restore my hope when I was struggling. You will never know the impact you had on my life...thanks again my friend.

October 1, 2018

I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family and friends. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern for you at this time, Psalms chapter 147 verse 3. I know you will miss your precious loved one every day, may God give you strength, peace and loving memories during this difficult time. Ann Smith

CKT

September 29, 2018

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

Judy Crnich

September 28, 2018

Donna and family,
Words can not express my heart felt sympathy. Josh was gifted, loving, sincere, honest, kind, and a good friend. His smile and hugs were the best. Heaven is a better place with him there. God bless you all. I love you all.

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