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Juan A. Velasco

Juan Velasco Obituary

VELASCO Juan A. Velasco, attorney at law, son of the late Daniel Velasco and Jane Carmen Argote Velasco and grandson of the late Juan Argote and Ida Thomas Argote, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2005 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on March 31, 2005. Mr. Velasco graduated from Jesuit High School in 1949, then completed undergraduate studies in business at Tulane University, before joining the Army, where he was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. Returned to New Orleans at attend Tulane Law School and in 1958 began a long and prosperous legal career that continued until his death. Known for his encyclopedic knowledge of sports, history, geography, and wildlife. Mr. Velasco remained active with his alma maters: Jesuit High School, and Tulane University, throughout his life. He was a member of civic organizations including the Exchange Club of Louisiana, and Mardi Gras organizations including Krewe d'Etat. He was a fixture at weekly meetings of the Nokia Sugar Bowl New Orleans Quarterback Club for half a century. Mr. Velasco is survived by his only son, John T. Velasco; his daughter-in-law, Tania Velasco; his aunt, Mary Argote; and cousins, R. Dunbar Argote, Theodore C. Argote and Michael Argote, and their respective families. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Please view and sign the Family Guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on May 17, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Juan Velasco

18 Entries

John & Irina Gibson

May 21, 2005

We will miss Juan. We looked forward to seeing him at Exchange Club District meetings. We will miss his knowledge, wit and charm.

John & Irina Gibson

Mel and Gareth Yarnell

May 20, 2005

A true friend and a wonderful Exchangite. He is missed.

richard hammel

May 19, 2005

JT and family-

MY thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have such great memories of growing up around your house. Your dad lives on with those who were lucky enough to know him.

-richard hammel

Stan Kottemann, Jr.

May 18, 2005

John and Family,

Juan was such a kind and loyal man to me and my Dad for many years. Juan was always loyal to Tulane University, even in the tough times. I will never forget how he would tell me about my Dad playing football at Tulane. Juan was always willing to help out and volunteer his time with the New Orleans Quarterback Club any other organizations. Please accept my sympathy on the passing of Juan. We will certainly remember Juan and miss him greatly. God Bless Juan and the Velasco Family,

Stan Kottemann, Jr.

Daniel Housey

May 18, 2005

My prayer is that Juan had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and that he is spending eternity with our Lord and Savior.

Murray Turner

May 18, 2005

J.T.

I will miss your father very much; he was a good friend and Fraternity brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Neva Shewmaker

May 18, 2005

Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Neva Shewmaker

Paragould Exchange Club

Richard Flicker

May 17, 2005

As a fellow Exchangite, Juan was Mr. Exchange in the Arkansas-Louisiana District. He was a Past District President and dedicated to all of our civic organization's community service projects. Years ago when I lived in Shreveport, Juan would stay at my home whenever Exchange Club meetings were held in the Shreveport/Bossier area. Juan was often the only Tulane graduate among a host of LSU loyalists -- leading to a friendly rivalry ... Juan against the rest. If he could have, he would have transfused all of the purple and gold blood in the room with his favorite color -- Green. I have many fond memories of this dear, dear man. He will be missed -- he already is.

Stanley Cohn

May 17, 2005

I will miss Juan Velasco, who I first met at a New Orleans QB Club meeting in 1981 when I was a new attorney working downtown. Over the years our paths crossed on numerous occasions in the sports and legal arenas. I considered Juan not only my friend, but also my "expert" in Sport and Traffic Court, two parts of his life I know he enjoyed. He was the best at both. A lot of people will miss him.

Martial Waldo

May 17, 2005

J.T.

We will all miss your dad. He was the glue which helped keep the class of 49 together.

sheila de la houssaye

May 17, 2005

Dear J.T., Frank joins me in extending to you, Tania and Mary our deepest sympathy upon the great loss of your very precious father. We go back many, many years with him and really cannot imagine the future without him, as I'm sure you cannot as well. He will be missed by so, so many. Sheila de la Houssaye

Rose Reynolds

May 17, 2005

Juan:

Thank You for your kindness and help when we needed your assistance. You always helped us during our trying times. May your life now be one of Peace and Happiness!

Thanks!

Your Friends,

Rose and Debbie Reynolds

Robert C. McIntyre

May 17, 2005

Our prayers are with you

James Hardy

May 17, 2005

J.T.:

On behalf of Loyal ATO's everywhere, please accept our deepest sympathies at the loss of your father. Juanie was a devoted member of the Tulane ATO Alumni community and always generous with his time and spirit with anyone associated with the Fraternity. His passion for his family, friends, and his profession was quite infectious and he was loved and admired by all those he encountered in his travels. We are grateful to have shared this fraternal bond and share in your deep sense of loss.

Downey de la Houssaye

May 17, 2005

Juannie has always held a special place in my heart because he introduced my parents who are about to celebrate their 42 anniversary. He was a very special friend and I will miss him terribly. He always made me laugh and tried to keep my spirits up during Alabama's bad football years. Thanks for everything, Juannie, you will be missed by all of us who love you.

Patrick Browne

May 17, 2005

J.T. and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I saw him twice this year at functions. Your family is in my prayers.

-Patrick

Rev. E. J. Jacques, S.J.

May 17, 2005

My prayers are with all of you

Joe Kaiser

May 17, 2005

As a fellow 49er, I had the great joy of sparring with your father about sports trivia. Of all the battles we had, I remember I had one victory. But considering my opponent, I consider that a great victory. When I was in New Orleans for our 55th Jesuit High anniversary, I had the pleasure of having dinner with your father and Jim Cooke. It was a privelage to know him so well. And I offer my condolences on your loss. God bless you and your family.

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