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Alfonso Velasco Obituary
Al was born in Presidio, Texas to Luis Velasco and Crispina Bustamante. He married Francisca Martinez. He was a janitor for the Ector County Independent School District.
Al is preceded in death by his parents, his son Adan Velasco and 3 sisters Josephina Martinez, Christina Rodriguez and 5 brother Guadelupe, Luis, Manuel, Juan and Frank Velasco.
He is survived by his wife Frances M. Velasco, his son Alfonso M. Velasco and wife Gloria his 3 daughters Eva Calaway and husband Curtis of Odessa, Texas, Norma Gonzales and husband Larry of Odessa, Texas, and Brenda Clifton and husband Kyle of Grand Prairie Texas. Al is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 10 great- Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. We love you so much dad!
Visitation: will be from 9:00am Wednesday October 11, 2017 with a Prayer service at 7:00pm to 9:00pm
at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service: will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday October 12, 2017, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel 1700 N. Jackson Odessa, Texas the Rev. James Bishop officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery Rosehill 300 S. Dixie Blvd. Odessa, Texas.
Arrangements are by Odessa Funeral Home
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Me and Grandpa
Eric Calaway
October 27, 2017
Yolanda Fish
October 13, 2017
I got to hear about a marvelous man of God with a rich legacy at services honoring Al. It was an honor to sing for his services.
Ruby Hurd
October 11, 2017
Special thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Wishing you as much peace as possible during this difficult time.
October 11, 2017
condolences to the Velasco family
Sigifredo Bustos Jr.
Melissa Martinez-Sandoval
October 11, 2017
My Tio Poncho was a great man who will be missed very much. He never met a stranger and always had a great joke for you. He always spoiled me with treats when I visited. I will never forget his kindness, and generosity. My family and I will always be grateful for his support when my daddy was sick. Him and my Tia Frances would come to see him and me every day while he was in the hospital. That meant so much to me. To my Tia Frances and cousins my sincerest condolences. I am unable to be there with you in person but my prayers for strength and comfort are with you now and always. Love you all,
Melissa Martinez-Sandoval
October 10, 2017
My uncle Poncho, as he was known to his close family, was funny, witty, and always fun to be around. He help my dad when my dad was ill. For this I will always be thankful to him. He will be greatly miss as he was the last of that generation of the Velasco family. May you rest in peace knowing that you were loved by your nieces and nephews.
Your loving niece,
Bernicia Villalobos Thomas
Justin Gardner
October 9, 2017
He was a good man. He was a grandfather to me. He treated me no different than Eric. I will miss him. Heaven gained a great man.
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