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Armando Vela Obituary
VELA, Armando
Entered into rest March 20, 2009 at the age of 55. Beloved husband to Mary Vela. Dear brother of Jr. (Linda), Jessie (Carol), Joe (Tina), Arthur (Betty), Mary, Amy, Linda and John. Cherished father of Armando Vela Jr., MaryAnn Vela & Becky Vela. Also beloved stepfather of Sarah, Consuelo, Dan & Kathleen Velez. Devoted grandfather and beloved uncle who loved his nieces and nephews unconditionally. Who loved to fish with his brothers and most of the time it wasn't about the biggest fish, but the biggest fish tale. When asked where he caught his 37 lb. catfish, he would simply reply ''The River''. The secret spot was never revealed. Sorry bro's. At a young age he asked his mom ''Do you know what I want to be when I grow up?'' ''A dinosaur''. Not long after that he picked up a fishing pole and it was bye bye dinosaur. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday March 25, 2009 at 6:00pm in the River Cities Funeral Chapel, with the Mass of Christian Burial offered Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 10:00am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1321 Anna St., West Sac. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.
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910 Soule St., West Sac.
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Adrian Vela
March 18, 2019
10 years, and it still feels like yesterday. Wish you could see the boys play football I know you would get a kick out of watching them. There's so much I would like to say to you, I know you would understand, you always had a way of letting us know everything was going to be alright. I wish I could see you just to give you another hug. Love you Uncle Mondo miss you.
Sheila
April 22, 2009
MaryAnn and Becky, I am truly sorry for the loss of your father. My prayers are with you.
April 21, 2009
Happy Birthday Armando
Regina Diaz
April 1, 2009
Mary, Rosemary, Josie and Family,
I am very sorry for the loss of Uncle Mondo. It was nice to have him as part of my life story. His humor, kindness and laugh will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers! God bless...
Uncle Mondo,
I hope you got to tell my daddy I love him like we talked about. I am glad I got to tell you good-bye before you left this place. I know if there is a fishing hole somewhere up there in heaven, you are probably sitting at it right now. I am grateful to have known you. Because of you Ray-Ray will always be known as Apple Head, a name that has been passed on to his lil brother Andres. We all miss you. God Bless until we meet again.
Love,
Regina Diaz
Raymond Mata, Jr.
Marco Mata
Andres Mata
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Amanda Martinez
April 1, 2009
Aunt Mary,
You know I've always thought about Uncle Mondo, my prays are with you, Rosemary, Josie and the rest of your family. I grew up as a child into an adult always having you, my mom (Linda) and Uncle Mondo having my back no matter what I did. The kids & I love you dearly.
Love,
Amanda, Sam Velez, Joaquin, Brittany, Miko Quintero & Antonio Martinez
Loving you always
carolynn vela
March 31, 2009
uncle Mondo;
I never realized how short life was until, he was gone it s like i never really got to tell him how much i truely did love him; i never got to show him how thankful i was for having a wonderfull man like my uncle mondo in my life and in everyone elses he meant a lot to everyone; and he had a effect on everyone. if you knew him. then you truly met a angel on earth. he would always be smileing and constantley laughing. he is in a better place now and it is not goodbye forever it is only ill see you soon. i am not going to take the big things in life for granted. because you never know when it could be taken from you. but uncle mondo taught me to be strong always. no matter how hard the fight is. because in the end the fight was worth it..........
love always
carolynn
jessi
nico
michael
johnny vela
LIL JESSE AND NENE VELA
March 31, 2009
UNCLE MONDO,I KNOW YOU HAVE NOTHING BUT THE BEST NOW,HAPPY AS CAN BE,BUT DEEP DOWN INSIDE I'D RATHER HAVE YOU HERE,TO HEAR YOU LAUGH,WE HAD ALOT OF GOOD TIMES AND ME AND LIL JESSE COULD COUNT ON YOU AT ANY GIVEN TIME DAY OR NIGHT NEAR OR FAR YOU CAME.LIL JESSE TOLD ME TO TELL YOU THAT YOU ARE HIS HERO AND ALWAYS WILL BE YOUR A GOOD MAN AND I'M SO PROUD TO BE PART OF YOUR FAMILY,ME AND YOU UNCLE MONDO ALWAYS AND FOREVER LOVE YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY JESSE,NENE,ESTRELLA,JESSEL,BABY JESSIE
Carol/Jess Vela
March 30, 2009
Our family has a missing piece in it without Mondo to share in all of our happy and sad occasions. We miss you so much already, we will make sure all the little Vela's remember thier Uncle Mondo. Love you forever, Brother Jess and Carol
Lisa Barrera
March 27, 2009
I was saddened to hear of Armando's passing. He was a great guy who treated my family as if we were a part of his own. I have not been in contact with Armando in over 20 years, but was very happy to read about how much joy he brought to his family. His family will be in my prayers.
carolynn vela
March 27, 2009
dear my uncle mondo;
i just wan to say that i truley love him and he left a impact on everyone around him. that smile he had would always make my day. when i think back to all the times that i could have spent with him. i feel regret. because i have realized that life is to short.his laugh was simply the best thing about him; i dont know why but when he laughed he always would make everone laugh. he was just that kind of person to. he was so caring when ever i or anyone he knew needed something we all would turn to my uncle mondo he had such a big heart he had so much to give and i thats why we all love him so much but i want to say we love youand it isnt goodbye forever we see you in heaven
love always carolynn, jessi , nico ,and michael
Alma Jimenez
March 26, 2009
first off i would like to send my prayers to the whole Vela family , My name is Alma JImenez mother of Jessi ,Carolynn ,Michael ,and Nico Vela ( John Vela's children ) We loved uncle mondo and we are so sorry to see him go , i just know he is in a better place watching over all his loved ones . and we will always hear his laugh that was soo infectious ............. we love your deerly you will forever be in our hearts
love always Alma Jimenez
Elidia McEntee-Campos
March 25, 2009
Tumby, Becky & Armando~ So sorry to hear about your dad, May God comfort you all.
Nicole Bruno
March 25, 2009
Becky,Tumby,Mando, My Prayers are with you all and My deepest Sympathy, May God Be with you all during this, Sorry For You'r Loss. I am here for you.
Diane Romero
March 25, 2009
Aunt Kag (Mary) & family,
My condolences to you and the family. I'm here if you need me.
Yolanda A
March 25, 2009
Tumby,
Our deepest sympathy and prayer are with you during this time of grief. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father (Armando). May god bless you and comfort you with his love and mercy. As time goes by the hurt will be gone by the wonderful memories your dad(Armando) has left behind.
Love you!!!
Patricia Marshall
March 25, 2009
Tumby, Becky, and Armando
I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My prayers go out to each of you.
Mia Hornbuckle
March 24, 2009
Vela Family~ Our Hearts & Prayers are with you~ Through every smile he gave, whether there was sunshine or after the rain, In all the hugs that were given, all the good times that we've shared... Your Love will and Always continue for "MONDO".... May God Bless You & Your Family. Mr. & Mrs. Hornbuckle & Family
March 24, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Armando's family
Carlos Castorena
March 24, 2009
Grandpa,
I will miss you and I will always remember the times we spent together. I am thankful for having a grandfather like you.
Love your grandson
Carlos
MaryAnn Vela
March 24, 2009
Daddy,
We were blessed to have you as a father, and now we are blessed to have you as our Angel. You showed us that family is everthing, and to always love unconditionally. You taught us to stand proud and to never go without a fight. As you did in your last hours here with your loved ones by your side. We will always have you in our thoughts, and we will miss you tremendously. Especially your laughter.
Love you
Armando Jr.
MaryAnn (Tumby)
Becky
Monet Vela
March 24, 2009
Uncle Mondo,
As the wife of your oldest nephew, I have been around a very long time. I have so many memories; mostly of you cracking jokes and laughing so hard you could barely stand up. I am sure I can speak for the wives of the other nephews; you always treated us with love and respect and praised us for taking care of your nephews and our families. I hope you are at peace, it was hard seeing you in pain during the last year. I just know your are the newest comedian in heaven and making everyone laugh! Thank you for all the joy and happiness you brought to the family. . .you will be greatly missed by everyone. I love you.
Marie (Savala-Acuna)-Wells
March 24, 2009
My Dearest Aunt Mary (Keg) Acuna-Vela:
I am so sorry about the loss of Uncle Mondo, he was truly a very wonderful person,a very loving husband to you and a loving father,grandfather,and brother to all of his children,and family, he always went the extra way to help everybody no questions asked, and always making us laugh too! I am sending to you and the rest of the Vela Family my deepest prayers,and condolences...May God Bless you and the Family always, and most of all may God Bless Uncle Mondo our Angel in heaven...I Love You...And I am always here for you my Tia no matter what time day or night...
Love Always Your Niece and Family
Robert and Marie(Savala-Acuna)-Wells
& Family (Amanda, Adam, Amber, Daniel, Isaiah & Jaime)
email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Adrian J. Vela Vela
March 24, 2009
Uncle Mondo,
Those two words mean so much to the Vela family, Love, Compassion, Caring, Inspiration, he gave his all to every one of us that is what he did. When we thought the whole world was crashing down on us Uncle Mondo had the ability to show us the light. When he smiled and laughed the entire room would be filled with his joy. It is immeasuralble the love we recieved from you and limitless the things you would do to see that everything was going to be okay. Uncle Mondo I love you so much I hope all his nephews & nieces agree with me God could not have given us a greater uncle. Uncle Mondo I am so glad my wife and I and my boys got to see you and you stood right up and gave them all a hug and things were as they should have been. Everyone happy smilling laughing talking I'm glad to have seen that smile on your face. because its that same smile that is allowing me to be strong right now I know you would have wanted me too. I love you so much I will miss you, and I will keep what you brought to me and all the family alive. Love, compassion, Carring, and inspiration. Stinky, Tumby, Becky
stand tall be proud because your father was an angel before he even went to heaven & I know he may not be here now but he will find a way to give us even more now that he is.
We love you, and god bless
Adrian & Anika, Matthew, Ascension, Adrian, Arik.
March 24, 2009
Vela Familia - my thoughts are with you -although I did not know Mando, I spoke and shared the Gospel, Prayer, Salvation and the Love of Christ with him. I know his name was written in the Lambs Book of Life - surely my Lord is watching over him. May your memories remian in your hearts. In the loss of your beloved, we send our Prayers - Malissa Vela, and Christina.
LISA RAMOS
March 24, 2009
Devo, Tumby & Becky
Words cannot express the grief and sadness I feel in my heart. Uncle Mondo was one of my favorite Uncle's and I will never forget him. The memories I have of him will be treasured forever. May god give you all the strength and courage to get through this. Uncle Mondo is now our Angel up above and I know he has his entire family under his wings. We all know that he's in a better place now and someday we will all be together again. I love you guys and am here if you need me or anything.
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