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Desi is preceded in death by his Grandmother, Alice Vela, Uncle, Mark Calzada, Uncle, Paul Ramirez, Jr..
He is survived by his beloved family which includes his Mother, Janie Ramirez; Stepdad, Alejandro Medina; Father, Danny Vela Sr.; Two Nieces, Mariah Codey, Hazel Bree Vela; Eight Nephews, Julian Vela, Olayemie Dridge Charlemagne, Romeo King Chalemagne, Mateo Charlemagne, Ethan Vela, Jaden Vela, Achilles Vela, Arian Vela; Four Sisters, Jacqueline Vela, Delia Vela, Diana Vela, Danielle Vela; Six Brothers, Dennis Vela, Danny Vela II, Danny Vela, Jr., David Vela, Damien Vela, Danny Vela III; Six Uncles, Ernest Calzada, Jesse Rivas, Ray Ramirez, Ryan Ramirez, Domingo Vela, Jr., Ruben Vela; Six Aunts, Patricia Rivas, Mary A. Calzada, Debbie Ramirez, Elizabeth Rena, Sarah Vela, Maria Vela; Grandmother, Beatrice Pyle; Two Grandfathers, Paul Ramirez Sr., Domingo Vela Sr.. Visitation will be held Friday, October 3, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Felix H. Morales Funeral Home, Houston, Texas with a Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow at Santa Teresa.
All services are under the care of Morales Funeral Home. For any questions or concerns regarding the services for Desi Vela, please contact Morales Funeral Home at (713) 223-1167.
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