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Rogelio "Roy" Velez

1961 - 2008

BORN

1961

DIED

2008

Rogelio Velez Obituary

Rogelio "Roy" Velez left this earth unexpectedly and much too soon on Thursday, May 15, 2008.
Service: 3 p.m. Sunday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Biggers Funeral Home.
Roy was born Aug. 26, 1961, in El Paso. He was a loving father and grandfather. He was an active dad, a loving son and a blessing to all who knew him. Music, diving and family were his true passions. He will be dearly missed by all.
Survivors: Wife, Gabriele "Lanky" Velez; children, John Wright, Christina Bell and Tannis Velez; seven grandchildren; father and mother, Concepcion and Romelia Velez; brothers, Javier, Raul and Daniel Velez; five nieces; and four nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram on May 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Rogelio Velez

210 Entries

Keith Schulz, Jr.

May 18, 2009

I know you're watching over all of us. Miss ya pops!

Gabi

May 18, 2009

Dear Lord, Roy belongs to you now, he will be missed by all and never forgotten. His sound is no longer Earthbound, but heard by Angels. He belongs to you now, his smiles, his strength, his sence of humor, his undieing love for HIS Family. He belongs to you now, we will put him above our selfish needs, we want him to rest, assured we will do him proud, remember him with happiness and always keep him close in our Hearts. He belongs to you now, please give him Peace, let him him rest, his job is done here. Dear Lord, Roy belongs to you now!

Tannis Velez

May 18, 2009

Hey Pops

today is the last day we can sign this guestbook before we print it into a soft copy book...

this past year has had it's ups and downs...but we've all stayed together as aa family...

i want you to know you will always and forever be missed... and you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday...& you will forever have my heart...

until we meet again... I LOVE YOU DADDY

Mija

Jazmin velez

May 17, 2009

It is hard to believe that it's been a year that you have been in heaven. I know you have helped give strength to my dad, my grandparents,my family and your family. It has been hard to watch my dad cry and miss you so incredibly much that words could never describe how he feels, his tears hurt me. He misses you so much, we ALL do!!! I can imagine how your family feels, there always in my prayers. Roy i love you and I always think about you! After this guest book is removed i want you to know that as time moves on you will never be forgotten! I miss you very much uncle Roy.

Velez Family

May 16, 2009

How do I start, what can you write about a loved one who was taken too soon. I miss my brother very much and words can not explain the feelings in my heart and soul. That feeling that comes without warning, descending upon us like an unwanted cloud of sorrow. The only Hope we have is in God, and knowing that one day we will see each other in heaven. My parents and my family are holding on to this Hope and we are keeping it in our hearts, trying to get through life without our brother. I will always cherish out times together, growing up together in Ysleta (El Paso, TX), playing in our church band and worshiping God together. You were my best man in my wedding, something I will never forget. Your children and my children were able to know and love each other, and still do. Your memories will always live on in our hearts.
You leave behind a wonderful Legacy my brother, it lives on in the hearts of so many.
A Legacy of Family, Love and Hope.
I love you and miss you Roy, until we see you again.....
Love,
Raul, Carmin, Priscilla, Jazmin and
R.J. Velez

Diane Schiavo

May 16, 2009

Although your time here was way too brief for those who knew and loved you, you live on in our hearts and minds forever. Your family and friends are moving on with their lives, as they should. But the void that you left will never be filled, no matter how much time passes. The world was a better place for so many because of knowing you. What more could you ask of a life than that.

Autumne Wright

May 15, 2009

Wow, I can't believe it's already been a year and what a year it has been. As I sit here I've found it really hard to find just the right words to say so for once I am speechless.

I only had the opportunity to know you for 7 years. And I am thankful that I did. You always made me laugh or was just there with your smiling face. I have and will always miss that about you. And it is still strange for me to go into the house. I expect you to be on the couch, the same way you've been for the last 7 years. I miss the "hi babe" and the big hug you used to always give me.

My heart completely breaks for Lanky, John, Christina, Tannis and all of our kids. I understand the pain but don't completely get it. The kids ask about you often and all I know to tell them is that you're up in Heaven with Jesus and hanging out with Uncle Andrew.

I often hear that "time heals all wounds". I have a tendency to not believe that. I do, however, believe that it does lessen the pain. With each year the pain will lessen and we will move on with our lives but always know that you will NEVER EVER be forgotten and we will each hold you close to our hearts. Please keep a watchful eye over us and help bring us each peace.

We love you and miss you more than you will ever know!!

Pastor Earl Fulmer

May 15, 2009

Precious in the sight of the LORD [is] the death of (Roy) his saints.
Psalms 116:15

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren,( "Gabriela" ) concerning them(Roy) which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive [and] remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God and the dead in Christ shall rise first Then we which are alive [and] remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Bud and Jeannie Collier

May 15, 2009

Miss ya man. You will be missed in Cozumel. Everytime I dive, I will remember all of the good times we had at Corral Princess. See ya when we see ya again.

Bud and Jeannie Collier/friends for every

May 15, 2009

No words can desribe how I feel today. My father, you, have been gone for 1 year. To say I miss you would be an understatement.As I sit here and cry, I realize they're not tears of sadness, but tears of happy memories. I will always miss you and love you way after this web page dissapears. But you already know that dad...... Your son Bubba

Mike Torres

May 15, 2009

Rest in peace my brutha.
You will never be forgotten. All the musicians and roadies that you worked with, always toast to your memory when we run into one another at the gigs. You were such a good friend, so leave our names at the door, so we can all jam again someday.
Peace always brutha.

Christina Bell

May 15, 2009

It's been one year since you left us Dad. It's hard to believe an entire year has actually passed by without you in it. It felt like it was just last week.So much has happened since you passed. I have taken a detour with school, but I'm getting back on track in January. Ronnie and I bought a new house, and we are loving it! I know you will be here with us this week-end for our housewarming party. Cody is doing great in school and we are going to let him go to soccer camp this summer because he has kept his grades up. Maci talks about you EVERY DAY. She asks you for advice by looking up and talking to you. It's really cute. Mom has started back to work and is loving being back in the swing of things. Tannis is still trying to find her way, but has her sights set on going to school soon too. John and Autumne and the kids are going to be looking for a new house soon too. So we are all going to be just fine. I wish you could be here in the flesh to see all thats happening in your family, but I know you have witnessed it all from above. You have the best seat in the house, and I hope we all make you proud! I love you Dad. We all miss you so much. Rest in peace and I can't wait to see you again.xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
(pee-pee pants)

Mija

May 15, 2009

Daddy

i can't believe today will be your one year "marker"...

it feels like yesturday u were here getting ready for work... :( we cant still smell u sometimes...

life sucks and is so unfair sometimes ...

everyone keeps saying everything happens for a reason... what was GODs reason for taking you ... doesnt seem to have helped in ANY WAY HERE ... ugggh

i hate being angry with god for taking you away...

i love you & miss you so much daddy

Mija

Gabi

May 14, 2009

Danny and I cried together for an hour last night....he's a good brother, and a kind hearted soul. Tomorrow will come and go....and I'm not sure how I'm supposed to feel, I'm not looking forward to the day, but it marks an anniversary and I just want it to be over. I miss saying your name.....I smelled you the other night....twice....Aqua Velva and a hint of smoke, it was strong and I felt like a dog sniffing the air to try and see where it was coming from. It happened again and I know it wasn't a mistake. Thank-you....I know you're here with me, for me....I miss being in your arms, burying my face in your chest, my lip being tickled by your mustache, the contrast of color when we held hands, yours so dark and mine so light, that greatful look after you took your first sip of coffee in the morning, the Peace in your face when I would say "I love you", it truely was the simple things in life that mattered to you! I want to let you know how much our 28 years together means, thank you, you were a GREAT man and now you are a GREAT Angel. I love you!

May 14, 2009

To The Velez family

May you find peace in Roy’s memory...He was a good and kind hearted man who was proud of were he came from and who he was….I miss you my friend

Rey Reyna

Angelika Schmidt

May 13, 2009

Roy we miss you 2, me and my family. Maybe you see my mom and our grandmom over there. We miss you. Your cousine from germany, Angie

Frank Rodriguez

May 12, 2009

Lanky and Family,
We are very fortunate in that we have Roy's voiceover from Jason and Hester's wedding tape. His sense of humor and silliness reminds us of how much he enjoyed life. You and the kids are in our prayers, and we especially pray that Roy has found peace with the Lord, and that you all are reminded that you will join him in eternity someday. I find it heartening when I think of Roy being welcomed into heaven by my mom. She would remember him right away. Debbie and I and the entire family send our love and prayerful wishes for your hearts to mend. We know it has been very hard for you, but we know through your faith in the Lord, that you will find a way to carry on a full life because that is what Roy would want for you. May God be with you, frank and debbie

Randi Kellar

May 12, 2009

Lanky,
I'm so sorry for your loss, words just cant describe what the last year must have been like for you guys. Roy was a great guy he loved all of you so much and is now keeping watch over you untill you can be together again. I miss you guys take care, I think of you often.

Love

Nancy & Teri

May 12, 2009

Roy,
One of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica was meeting you & Lanky. We had a great time playing with you, and have kept in touch with Lanky via email since that trip. It is hard to believe that you are not longer on this planet, but we know that Heaven is a brighter place because you are there.

Tina Hall

May 11, 2009

Roy,
Hard to believe its been a yr already, but I know your watching over Lanky, John,Chris and Tanis from the heavens above,You still keep them going strong...Tina

May 11, 2009

Roy,

Cant believe its been a year. Its just seems so surreal. I know I'm speaking for my family and everyone who ever knew you, when I say that you are and always will be loved and missed by so many. We cherish our past memories with you, yet even more so look forward to the day we can see you again in our futures. We KNOW that you are in a peaceful place. Please continue looking over your family and friends. I know that you know, we honored your request. Under the circumstances, we know you are laughing it up, yet appreciate it whole heartily. Its the least we could do. We're here anytime :) Love you dad, Aaron Rutherford and Family

Mija

May 11, 2009

Hey pops..

yesturday was mothers day and we had a crab feast... its just not the same without you here to chow down with us ...

it's only a few days till your one year marker of being gone and to me it still feels like it was just last week we were sitting down stairs watchin Deadlest Catch...

i miss you very much daddy ... you are the only TRUE MAN that will ever have my heart forever...

Mija

Lanky

May 10, 2009

I'm back at work and my first week was great!, Had the garage sale and made lots of money and we had a crab feast with Chris ,Ronnie, Nawnaw and Misty.....the only thing missing was YOU! I love you baby.....your smile is still so Sexy!

May 7, 2009

Roy,

I could not let the year go by without telling you how much you are missed. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you at least once.

Friends like you are so hard to find. I miss talking and laughing (we did that alot) with you. Thanks for all of your encouragement I don't know how I would have gotten through some of the hard times without you helping me.

I know we will see each other again but until then we will just have to keep visiting in my dreams.

I miss you something awful my dear friend.

You and Cash look so Good!

May 5, 2009

Lorraine Mosqueda (Velez)

May 5, 2009

I miss you Uncle Roy, Love you so much. Think of you many times, wishing we had more time together Uncle Roy. Words cannot describe how much you are missed.

Came across this poem:

As you hold me close in memory,
Even though we are apart,
My spirit will live on,
There within your heart...

I am with you always.

When you lean on trusted friends
And their caring hugs enfold you,
Within their loving arms,
I'll be there to hold you...

I am with you always.

And beyond the far horizon
When we'll finally be together
Where love will be eternal,
And life will last forever...

I am with you always.

-Author Unknown

To Velez family you’re in my mind, heart and prayers.

Danny Velez

May 3, 2009

Bro.,
This is going to be the toughest month for all of us! Not a days gone by when I feel like just calling you to talk and just BS and laugh. I still have your cell and work number in my phone. Damn. . . I was going to try not to cry but I miss you and to think back on your last words to me were if I was going to be there for you. Well, . . . I'm still here and will always be until I see you again. Love you and miss you always my brotha!!! Mom and dad also have been doing what they can and also have their moments as we all do! Keep an eye over them for us. Again, miss you and we will never forget you bro.!!!
Your Lil Bro.
Danny

Waleader Wilcox

May 2, 2009

Ms. Lanky,
Im here to send my wishes and love to the entire family. I have grown to love you all like my own family. It is awsome to see the type of family Mr. Roy raised and took so much pride in. I really feel blessed to be apart of your lives. I wish i could have gotten to know Mr. Roy a little more. But the strangest thing is from talking to you and the girls, i feel like i knew him all my life. This year has gone so fast, but guess what? You have made it!! I wish all the best of luck to your family and can't wait to have lunch with you and the girls again. Good luck on your job search!! I will be calling you more often and sending you love over our tagged pages. I love you Mrs. Lanky!! God bless you and keep you wrapped in his care!!
Love your other daughter,
Waleader Wilcox

Chris

May 2, 2009

Today is the one year mark since you had your first heart attack. I remember the feeling I had when I saw you in the ambulance like it was yesterday. It can't possibly have been a year already. I still catch myself wondering why the whole world didn't stop, even just for a second, when you left us. Because our world felt like it stopped. We are all doing just fine. Some days are harder than others. We seem to have more and more lately, with the 1 year mark of your death coming up on May 15th. We love you and always will. I miss you so much. Mom, I love you. Dad loves you too. You will see him again.

lanky

May 1, 2009

Tomorrow is the 2nd of May and I'm not sure how I'm going to deal....ughhh...!!

Susan

May 1, 2009

Lanky,

I think of you often and miss you terribly. I miss all of our conversations about Christina’s studies, her children, our young adult children living at home, and all of the adventures that you would go on. You are a wonderful person and you are missed. You spread more joy than you know. My thoughts and prayers are still with you and I will remember your family this month as you celebrate Roy’s short life.

Sincerely,

Susan

Gabi

April 25, 2009

I talked to Danny yesterday and bawled all the way through our conversation.....he said your mom is feeling what I'm feeling....so much sorrow. The feeling of "where do I go from here" just looms over me and I can't seem to shake it. Cody mowed for the first time yesterday and he's so funny....his mowing pattern looks like a maze....but he's only 10. he"ll get it! I need to sell the horses....they are costing me to much and Cash is ruining the fence, please help me find good homes for them. Ronnie sawed down all the low limbs of the trees.....he did a great job, he's such a big help, you would be so proud of him. You would really love the chocolate lab we got....Andie Le Rue.....she's is the cutest thing and has grown so much since we've gotten her, she's awesome! Planted a garden this year in the beds you made me last year. So far so good, my green house is awesome too, I spend a lot of time out there. I still haven't found a job....kinda in a rut and not feeling it....I don't know what's up with that, but that's how I feel....I need a swift kick in the butt!. Went to church with Ginger on Mon. and Teus.... Tannis and Wendy came with us Teus. night....it was fun, we watched the play called "Eternity", it was interesting and the Church at Azle did a great job. I love you Sweetie.....

Gabi

April 23, 2009

I miss being loved. Unconditional love....I want to be missed, I want to be thought about, I want to KNOW that I am the only one....you were one of a kind, I had that with you and now I have to deal with what has been handed to me. I don't want May to come....I can still see your face and the smile you gave me thru the hospital bed....I'm so sad and live with a lump in my throat. I wish I could find answers to life. I miss you so much!

Gabi

April 9, 2009

Found her.....she came back and she looks pretty good....thanks babe....I just know you were watching over her.....I hope she learned a lesson and won't go wandering again...I miss you my love, this weekend is Easter, the kids and I are doing easter this Saturday because Sunday is going to be Ugly, nothing is the same without you and its almost been a year since you went away. It seems like yesterday, I miss you like it was yesterday, I still grieve like it was yesterday. I love you Roy....so very much.....Happy Easter!

lanky

April 7, 2009

Molly went missing last night, please help us find her, I'm sick of the thought of her being out there alone in the cold!

Gabi

March 31, 2009

Hey baby.....you are never far from my mind....I picked weeds today and I'm trying to keep up with the lawn, I hate it! I think all day long and wonder who I will be tomorrow....everyone says time heals....but I still cry for you, still wait, still want to feel you holding me. Each morning I wake up and realize I'm still a widow....what an ugly name. It used to be Roy and Lanky, now its just lanky. I'm adjusting, but my pain still feels so fresh. Finding a job is so hard, I don't want to go back to the salon and do nails, I just can't deal with the clients, always complaining, always right, or worse, say nothing at all. You know me best, help me get something tailored for me.....some thing I can enjoy and be good at. Help Tannis too....she needs money, she doesn't have you to sneak her a twenty each week. Christina closes on her house on the 2nd, she did a walk through tonight and they gave her the key. She and Ronnie are so excited. we will help them get settled this weekend. It sure would be nice to see you in my dreams tonight....I need some "Roy" time.

Gabi

March 27, 2009

We need your hand on our shoulders, we have some hard roads ahead of us. Please guide us and give us strength, love us from afar and make us feel secure in the choices we make, we are selfish humans and miss your physical presents. I love you Roy....

Gabi

March 25, 2009

My life is dull and all i do is wait.....waiting for you to say this has all been an experiment and you'll be home soon. I flunked this test miserably....and want my life to go back to what it was. Still waiting for a phone call from you.....forever waiting. Ok.....come out from where you are....I'm tired of playing....please come home, I MISS YOU so much, I'm lonely and scared......sad all the time....I need to feel loved again and I want to complain about the stupid stuff....please find me....I am forever yours!

March 21, 2009

I miss you saying (hey baby)...when my dad would pass the phone to me...we all think about you everyday.....love ya pris

Gabi

March 20, 2009

You have always been my Rock......sadly for me....I didnt realize that until after you were gone. I miss baby!

Mija

March 10, 2009

Daddy
i miss you so much...
life is moving slowly at the moment BUT i believe it will start pickin up when i get a job... VERY SOON !!!

I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS

untill we meet again ... xoxo

Gabi

March 3, 2009

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

Grandpa Rocks!

Christina

March 3, 2009

Hey Dad. God I miss you. Ronnie and I just bought a new house!...You would be so proud. I wish you could be here to see it in person....and help us move! I love you and miss you more everyday.

Lanky

March 2, 2009

I love you Baby......its been a rough week without you......I try so hard to remember what it was like to be in your arms, I miss that and I took it for granted....never imagining that one day you would be gone .

lanky

February 15, 2009

I just need you too know......I'm so confused, lonely, unfullfilled.....how do I do this without you.....days like today are big reminders on much I love and miss you......I can't stand this....I miss you holding me....you always made me feel like I was the most important person in your life, the only one for you.....now what?

lanky

February 10, 2009

Hey, just want you to know that i miss you. We are going to go have lunch with Waleader, the nurse that took care of you.....aka "Halo Girl". I'm excited, I want to talk about you with someone other then family......kinda like bragging. I'm still angry that you left me, some how I thought I was more important then heaven, but it must be really great up there, because you left me for it, I begged you to walk away from the light if you saw it, and you chose to leave. I feel like I have given up so much to make this family a happy one and now I'm alone and I hate it. I play the last 2 weeks over in my head, could I have seen anthing to have made a difference,the day before your surgery you were getting on my nerves with "could you get this for me......could you do this for me.....could you , would you.....taking advantage of every second that I was there with you. I just knew you were coming home, things were going back to normal, or so it seemed. What happened? I go home for one night and Boom, my world dropped out of the sky! I didn't ever want you to suffer,you must have felt something more then discomfort and why didn't you tell me? I love you baby and miss you, every day. I need your help in finding a new normal, you will always be with me, your love has filled my heart, but I need to have a new normal. We totally got each other, all of our past mistakes paid off....thank-you for a Good Life.....I LOVE YOU!

mija

January 27, 2009

i think we need you right now ...

please help us daddy ...

im going to lose my mind ...

lanky

January 22, 2009

Tonite I've cried. Amazing how a thought just consumes you and then you start crying and can't stop. I need you to know that you are important and Special. No one will ever take your place and even though the earth continues to spin and time moves forward, you will NEVER be forgotten. I am trying to find a new "Normal" in life, it really helps that the kids are here for me. The grandkids miss you, especialy Maci, she tells us how she talks to you all the time, she's only 4 and so wise in her young years. She knows when I'm having a bad day and she'll tell me a story on a conversation that you have with her.....I want to believe so badly that her innocense allows her to see you, and then I wish it was me. I love, love, love you and miss you every day.

Angelike Schmidt

January 8, 2009

Hi Gaby
I read this book too, and i know how how you feel and how much you miss him. I miss my mom too, you know she past away 2 years (3.3.07) ago. I remember Roy from 1988, the time I was there with Sabine the first time by vou or your came to Berlin . Gaby please be strong. I love you, your cousin Angelika

January 6, 2009

I too come here and read the words left my close friends wife and family and it touches me.....I wish I knew them better however I'm not sure what I would say if I did.....every night I pray for you Lanky, Tannis, Christina and Bubba that GOD gives you the strength to accept this and courage to move on.....maybe in time .....your wounds are still fresh.....Roy loved his family sooo much... I guess thats why its so hard to accept.......his family has found a place in my heart

January 4, 2009

Hey Roy....I come here often and read words that are left for you by others and it touches my heart and reminds me to not take those for granted that i have in my life. I am here now to tell you about your thoughtful grand daughter...we were at my mom and dads New Years Day doing Christmas and Mackayla opened her present from my brother and his wife...it was a beautiful tan horse, rather large in size...at first there was this huge smile but as i looked at Mackayla again I saw tears in her eyes. I motioned for her to come over to me and she did. I asked her what was wrong and with those big hazel eyes..she said.."grandpa would love this horse soooo much". A tear came to my eyes as i realized how much your presence is still in my childs life and always will be.... ..You made a difference and you are missed greatly. We love you and we miss you. Love Heather, Bradly, Mackayla and Carolina

mija

January 2, 2009

hey daddy
ya know .. i dont know what it is but here lately i;ve been thinking alot about your heart attack ...
and i keep seeing your face over in my head and how scared you looked ... i will never forget that look as much as a try ...
the hardest thing in the world is to get up every morning knowing there's only two people in this big house ... when you were here it felt like a home ... it felt busy and loud and secure............... i;ve thought more about you lately then i have in the past 2 months ...... i guess all this putting things aside crap isn;t helping me at all .... christmas was kinda hard but having all the kids and family made it alot easier for me have fun! but new years was tough for me ..... cuz you'd always call me and tell me you'd love me and to e careful..... ugggh dad i miss you calling me Mija and the sound you make when you;ve just got donw eating a really big dinner ... your laugh when you would watch Dirty Jobs ..... or even you telling me NO when i asked for money ....
i guess it's kinda finally settling in my heart that you are gone ... and not coming back ... it's really hard to believe you've been gone almost 8 months ... wow

theres nothing in this world i want more than to see you one more time just give you a hug and kiss even if was when you lost your memory... at least it will help me not feel so bad about not getting to spend as much time at the hospital ...

sometimes i feel like you are in the house and i freak myself out ... just the other day we were looking at cars online me and ronnie were .. and mom and sissy were sitting at the other end of the table /.. i felt a warm hand on my back ... i turned around thinking CODY had touched me ... and no one was there .... that was the first time i really felt like you were doing something ... cuz we were talking about you like an hour before that.... just weird things we see and hear we wanna believe are you ....
i tell myself i wish god could have takin me instead of you .... mom is so sad sometimes .... i dont have the words to explain her sadness .... i wanna take her pain away and give her your new life together back ...
since we moved into this house and you guys got remarried i have never seen yall so happy .... i just feel like things would be easier if it were me and not you ...

i go to sleep every night praying for miricle that ill wake up in the morning and it was all a dream .... honestly i do... and nothing seems to make that pain of knowing ill walk down the isle " someday " without MY FATHER on my arm giving me away .....

my birthday is going to be my first birthday without you .... offically.... like wow .... i dont'know if i even wanna celebrate it now ... it;s my 21st and it;s not gonna be all happy like it should be .....

Lanky

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas my Love! I talk to you every day and hope you can feel and hear me! I won't pretend the holidays weren't tough. Its been 7mos. and it still feels like you are coming home any minute now. Not buying you something for Christmas was hard. Tannis and I stayed home and watched videos all day and the kids all went to the inlaws. Mom got sick and passed out at the house this week, she scared me half to death, then Tannis, Chris, John, Misty and Nawnaw took me to the hospital, I'm better, but it felt like a 3 ring circus. Gayle and Ky came by, and Gayle is going to bless the house, I hope you will approve, it was Danny's idea. Marti is going to try and come by to bless the house too, just too many things happening and I feel like we need a fresh start. Misty gave me the nicest picture of you on Cash, it made me cry. You were so handsome, damn it ......I miss you so much. I regret that we both spent so much time at work and not more time with each other and the family. I know your Spirit is here, but we......I miss your physical presence! I love you Roy! Merry Christmas.

Christina

November 28, 2008

Hey Dad, yesterday was Thanksgiving and we missed you sooo much! Danny, grandma and grandpa Velez, Josh, Jacob, and lil Pat-eh are here and having a great time! I made sure to keep the cherry pie in the oven a lil longer, just like you liked it! (nice and brown on top!) John finally got to eat a piece! Ronnie and Danny are building a covered area for your jet-ski and mower while he's here. You would be proud of all the things Mom and Tannis have done since you have been gone too! Wish you could see it all in person. I love you and miss you more every day. Maci and Cody say "WE LOVE YOU GRAMPA!"

Mija

November 26, 2008

hi pops

Unk Danny and the kids are here and so is Grandma & Grandpa.. everyone is enjoying themselves...

me and danny r going to ther harley store today ...

it was really hard for everyone to hold danny when we first say him .. cuz it deff wasn't you .... i close my eyes and think it's so .... but then i open them again and it's still just unk !!

i love you daddy very much and i miss you ... untill again

lanky

November 18, 2008

I realize just how alone I am when everyone is gone.....its lonely and I hope that will go away someday. :(

lanky

November 14, 2008

Tomorrow will 6 months since I saw you last.....I HATE milestones. Its not easy, I miss you so much! You're folks are coming with Danny and the kids for Thanksgiving. It will be nice to have them here, I hope it will make me feel closer to you. Damn it Roy, I don't want to do this alone. I love you so much!

Lanky

November 4, 2008

I just had to share the good news, even though I'm sure you already had your hands in it some how.....OBAMA is our new president! I'm thrilled and I know you are too! We need change and I think he's the best man for the job. Anyway, I love you and miss you so much. You are on my mind every day.....I love you!

Lanky

October 31, 2008

BOO.....Happy Halloween Baby, I love and miss you and I dred the Holidays. I really wish you were here! I've been thinking about you all day!

Lanky

October 25, 2008

Hey Baby.....the trip went well, thank-you for keeping us safe. I'v learned that I am very envious of couples who hold hands, kiss and have two sided conversations. I thought getting away might of helped, and maybe it did, I'm just not feeling the effects yet. I saw you in my dreams last night for the first time, and I swear it was only 20-30 seconds. It was the first time since you passed that you have come to me and you didn't say a word. You were REAL to touch, warm and I could hardly believe it was you. It wasn't long enough, I need more. Please try harder, it was so good to see you and to lay my head on your shoulder. It sucked waking up and crying. I miss you, I miss you, I miss you........! This isn't my life I am living....it is so raw and painful.

Christina

October 7, 2008

Hey Dad. I'm having a really hard time right now in class. We are talking all about the heart and the blood. EVERYTHING we talk about seems to remind me of what you went through those last two weeks in the hospital. I miss you more every day. I love you.

October 6, 2008

DADDY

I NEED UR STRENGTH

PLEASE WATCH OVER ME

PLEASE GIVE ME COURAGE...

I MISS YOU SO MUCH I FEEL LIKE I ONLY HAVE HALF A HEART LEFT ... EVERYDAY I ASK LORD WHY

BUT EVERY NIGHT I THANK HIM FOR LETTING YOU VISIT ME IN MY DREAMS!

I LOVE YOU DADDY

UR MIJA VELEZ

Tannis

September 29, 2008

hey pops

please keep a good watch on momma and oma...

i miss you more everyday

see you in my dreams and one day at the gates !!!

I LOVE YOU DADDY

MIJA

lanky

September 28, 2008

I'm on my way, have you're Angel friends keep us safe and I will have you with me the entire way. I love you, I mean really love you. My world is so lonely without you. Please fly with me and keep me safe....Oma too! Watch over the kids til I get back and please keep Tannis strong! I love you!

lanky

September 24, 2008

One more thing.....go to Jody.....she needs a friend. I love you

Lanky

September 24, 2008

I love you baby. Please keep me and mom safe on our journey and keep a watchful eye on the kids. I had a dream last night that this was all a big joke on your part and I was so angry with you for playing the prank. Then I woke up.....I wish it was a joke.....I miss you so much that my head spins just thinking about you. Stay with me and keep us safe......I love you!

Lanky

September 15, 2008

Tannis is doing great in school. You would be so proud, I see her growing in confidence each day. Doc has put me on meds so that I don't sit around the house and cry all day....it's been a long, long 4mos. without you! I love you Baby and miss you every day!

Heather Williams

September 13, 2008

I just want to say that Roy was always so kind to me, even through the times when i was unkind to myself. Happy Birthday Roy. We miss you.

Lanky

September 9, 2008

Yesterday.....as you have to know....was a hard day for me. I miss your physical presents. I look at your pictures and wonder "how could he be gone, only 46, young, busy, playful....." how could you be gone. I'm getting "punked"....right? Damn it Roy....how do I do this?

Frank Rodriguez

September 7, 2008

May the Lord hold Roy in his loving arms forever. frank and debbie

your son

September 7, 2008

Cowboys won dad. 28-10 Missed calling you after the first touchdown.Marion looked good too.Talk to you later. Love you

Lisa Gibbons

August 31, 2008

Happy Birthday Roy.... Peace be with you.....

lanky Velez

August 29, 2008

I LOVE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tannis

August 29, 2008

Daddy

im having a tough day...

thank you for answering my prayer about finishing school .. now thanks to YOU i am a college student , YAY TANNIS ... lol
but it is still not the same without my daddy by my side..

i love talking to you at night time or whenever i feel like i need to ...

i love getting your answers in the difFerent ways you send them...

funny how before i never believed PEOPLE when they said they got answers from a past loved one... and now i am a true believer!

mom me and maci went out for dinner on your birthday.. it was good .. but at the end of the night maci looked at mom and said " we can still celebrate grandpas birfday even tho he's wiff god right " lol

we all think about you all the time ..

see you in my dreams daddy

MIJA

Debbie Fultz

August 28, 2008

It is so hard for me to believe you are not in Ft. Worth with your family where you are suppose to be. But I know you are watching out for them! They are being as tough as they can be right now.
This will make you smile.....
I have to remind everyone of the
nick name you gave Krystle, "KRYSTLE-PISTOL." You knew something her dad and I didn't. I am convinced of that, it still fits her to a tee and I am sure it always will.
You are loved and missed by all....

Jazmin Velez

August 27, 2008

HEY ROY!!
It was your birthday yesterday i know u had an amazing one in heaven!!! We are always thinking of you and always love you!!!
Jazmin ....(baby) and Gabe

Your son

August 27, 2008

47. What do i say dad? The words seem to escape me everytime i think about it. You will always be in my heart. You will always be eternally young. Happy Birthday dad, see you on the other side

Bonnie Creel

August 27, 2008

To Lanky and the whole family,
I know this is going to be a particularly difficult day, but I hope you will also take some time to remember all the joyous times and that you will remember the blessing of Roy's life. Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers all day.

Love, Bonnie Creel

anneliese wright

August 27, 2008

roy ,wie love and miss very much. wie thinking of you on your birthday, love mom

Gayle Roby

August 27, 2008

Hey Darlin,
Happy Birthday!!! You are so loved and missed by all of us. I know Heaven is Rockin tonight with you at the helm.. You are one of the kindest, gentle men that ever walked the face of this earth and we all miss you. Your Lady and family are well and being looked after till we all met again. xoxoxo Till We Meet Again!!! Love Gayle and Ky

Earl Fulmer

August 27, 2008

"May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high and defend you". Psalms 20

Marilyn Michalak

August 27, 2008

I think of all of you so often and keep you in my prayers. I hope one day soon we can sit down beside each other and have a good heart to heart talk. My love to all of you.

jo jo

August 27, 2008

Happy Birthday Roy Velez!!!!!!!!! We hear You loud & clear . . . . . . . THANK YOU !! XXOO til next time

eric freeland

August 26, 2008

i was so saddened to hear of the events leading to roy's trip to the hospital. a friend told me he had suffered a heart attack & was having tests run to see what might be done for him. i was so confident that even though it was serious, that with some treatment he would be home soon. none of us can take that for credit. one day we will all have no tomorrow. love your friends, forgive those you can. god bless,
eric f.

Jim Wright

August 26, 2008

Happy Birthday, we did not forget.
Love Ya Roy

Lanky Velez

August 26, 2008

Thank-you for my locket.....you've worked your magic through Jody and she totally nailed it! I love it so much.....thank-you my love, I will have a piece of you always next to my heart! Happy Birthday.....I really hope I see you tonight! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Doug Sheppard

August 26, 2008

Happy Birthday Roy. You were a great man and will be greatly missed. It is a privilege to have known you. Always having a great attitude and a smile. I will miss you and Lanky at the lake. If not in the flesh I hope you still visit PK in the Spirit. I know you are watching over your family and will be reunited again. Thank you for your friendship.

Rutherford Family

August 26, 2008

Happy birthday dad! You are loved and missed very much. We think about you all the time. Mom, hope time is doing its thing and each day is a little easier. We love you and are here for you all.

liz baez

August 26, 2008

Happy birthday. Thinking of you always. Love from Liz, Romi, Lori, Zion. liz

Tannis

August 26, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!

hope you and the big guy up stairs are havin a blast ... i love you & miss you

see you in my dreams.. Mija

August 26, 2008

Happy Birthday Roy, we miss you and Love you alot.. from all the Velez family.

Autumne Wright

August 26, 2008

Happy Birthday Roy!!

We are so sad that you're not here to celebrate it with us but we know you're having a great party up there!! The kids wanted me to tell you Happy Birthday Grandpa! They miss you and love you very much!! They ask about you all the time.

Keep having the time of your life in Heaven!! We all love and miss you SO much!!

Teri Langford

August 26, 2008

Roy,
Today is a day that your family will reflect on your life, their life, and everything you meant to them. You were the rock and taught your family well. We miss you.

Dan Velez

August 26, 2008

Hey Bro.,
"Happy Birthday"!!!! I've been doing okay. I just miss our phone time. Mom and Dad are still having a hard time. Talked to mom and she still sad and remembered that you didn't even make it to see they'r house. Anyway, I miss you and love you bro.! Again, "Happy Birthday"!!
Your Lil Bro.
Danny

Diane Schiavo

August 26, 2008

Remembering Roy on his birthday, and every day. You left behind so many broken hearts, but so many wonderful memories. You are missed so very much by all who knew you.

Velez Lanky

August 26, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!!
I want you to know that today is special. I will believe you are with me and that we are celebrating your Birthday. You were such a gift in our lives, missed every day, and so Handsome to look at. I love you Roy! I don't think I knew HOW special you were to me. I'm sorry for all the times I was angry, for all the times I teased you for any weakness you had and I'm sorry for not celebrating YOU every day! You were Special and mine and I miss you so much! Happy Birthday my love, today is all about YOU!!!!

Christina

August 26, 2008

Happy Birthday Dad....I love you and miss you more every day...XOXOXO

August 25, 2008

Happy Birthday Buddy!!!!!

lanky

August 19, 2008

Good Morning my love....its been an exhausting summer. Missing you has been my full time job. Keeping up with all the work around here was only fun when we did it together. I'm alone, and as that sinks in on a daily basis, I find myself more sad. Damn it, when will this ever get better? Its difficult to help Tannis through her grief when I hurt so bad. You always gave me your shoulder to cry on, literally supporting my weakness, and never complained. I think you liked it when I was vunerable, it impowered you. Well , I need you now. Now, now , now!!!!

Keith Schulz

August 14, 2008

Pops,
Its been a while since ive talked to you, and i want you to know i still love you today as much as i did then. I know you're watching over all of us, and i know you're missed dearly. As a family, there is none better, as a dad, you're one of the best, and as a friend, you're never be forgotten. I try to watch after your little girl, but she is your daughter.. so its gonna be hard. :) we all miss you, and i know you're rocking out up there!

Much love pops,

Keefy..

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