Dominga Velasquez

Dominga Velasquez obituary, Marshalltown, IA

Dominga Velasquez

Dominga Velasquez Obituary

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(Español) Dominga Velásquez (López), de 77 años, de Marshalltown, falleció el martes 21 de octubre de 2025 en la Casa de Hospicio del Río Iowa.

Dominga nació el 10 de septiembre de 1948 en la Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, la hija de Manuel Reyes Velásquez y Jesus (Ozuna) de Velásquez.

Dominga trabajó en JBS, anteriormente conocida como Swift & Co., en la primera línea de lomos y en el área de corte durante 20 años hasta su jubilación. Era espiritual y tenía una fuerte fe en Dios. Dominga era miembro fiel de Casa de Dios y Puerta al Cielo. Amaba a su familia y disfrutaba pasar tiempo con ellos. También disfrutaba de la jardinería y de salir a caminar.

Ella fue precedida en la muerte por sus padres: Manuel y Jesús; y por sus hermanos: Timoteo y Encarnación Velásquez López.

A Dominga la sobreviven sus hijos: Sandra Carolina Paz Velásquez de Guatemala, Víctor Manuel Paz Velásquez de Marshalltown, Gildardo Jerónimo Paz Velásquez de Guatemala y Mirna Paz Velásquez (Julio César Reyes) de Marshalltown; sus nietos: Oswin, Lewis, Stephanie, Angie Reyes Paz de Marshalltown, Astrid Lima de California, Juan Manuel, Rubi, Alisson Vásquez Paz, Jeyson Gamaliel Paz Marroquín, Wilson Alejandro, Julio Gildardo, Brayan Daniel, Víctor Manuel y Adrián Emanuel Paz, Wenifer Esquivel, Abigail Paz García, Diana y Victoria Paz; y sus bisnietos: Christopher Lima, Derreck Siguenza, Niaomi Reyes, Mariana Reyes, Anibal G. Paz, Meredith Gomez y Danna Paz.

También la sobreviven sus hermanos: Marco Tulio, María Elena y Carmen Velásquez López, María Alberta López de Aragón, Ana María, Genoveva y Olga Jeanette Velásquez Ozuna; y sus yernos y nueras: Julio César Reyes Alfaro, Pablo Vásquez, Iris Marroquín, Norma Patricia y Leticia García.

Se invita a familiares y amigos a asistir a una visitacion el sábado 1 de noviembre de 2025 de 3:00 a 5:00 P.M. en la Casa Funeraria de la Familia Mitchell en Marshalltown. El servicio funerario comenzará a las 5:00 P.M. Después de los servicios, se llevarán a cabo los ritos de cremación. Para obtener información adicional o para enviar condolencias a la familia, por favor visite www.mitchellfh.com o llame al 641-844-1234.

(English) Dominga Velasquez (Lopez), age 77 of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Iowa River Hospice House.

Dominga was born on September 10, 1948, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, the daughter of Manuel Reyes Velasquez and Jesus (Ozuna) de Velasquez.

Dominga worked at JBS, formerly known as Swift & Co., on the first shift loin line and cut floor for 20 years until her retirement. She was spiritual and had a strong belief in God. Dominga was a faithful member of Casa de Dios and Puerta al Cielo. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She also enjoyed gardening and taking walks.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Manuel and Jesus; and her siblings: Timoteo and Encarnacion Velasquez Lopez.

Dominga is survived by her children, Sandra Carolina Paz Velasquez of Guatemala, Victor Manuel Paz Velasquez of Marshalltown, Gildardo Jeronimo Paz Velasquez of Guatemala and Mirna Paz Velasquez (Julio Cesar Reyes) of Marshalltown; her grandchildren: Oswin, Lewis, Stephanie, Angie Reyes Paz of Marshalltown, Astrid Lima of California, Juan Manuel, Rubi, Alisson Vasquez Paz, Jeyson Gamaliel Paz Marroquin, Wilson Alejandro, Julio Gildardo, Brayan Daniel, Victor Manuel and Adrian Emanuel Paz, Wenifer Esquivel, Abigail Paz Garcia, Diana and Victoria Paz; and her great-grandchildren: Christopher Lima, Derreck Siguenza, Niaomi Reyes, Mariana Reyes, Anibal G. Paz, Meredith Gomez, and Danna Paz.

She is also survived by her siblings: Marco Tulio, Maria Elena, and Carmen Velasquez Lopez, Maria Alberta Lopez de Aragon, Ana Maria, Genoveva and Olga Jeanette Velasquez Ozuna; and her sons and daughters in law: Julio Cesar Reyes Alfaro, Pablo Vasquez, Iris Marroquin, Norma Patricia, and Leticia Garcia.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Funeral service will begin at 5:00 P.M. Following services, cremation rites will take place. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

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