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Zaragoza Vela Obituary

ZARAGOZA "GOCHA" VELA ALAMO - Zaragoza "Gocha" Vela entered eternal rest on April 12, 2014 at the age of 78. He was born on August 9, 1935 in San Francisco, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Sabino Vela and Vicenta Lopez. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Julia Vela. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Hilaria Vela; children, Alma Rosa, Ricardo, Rolando, and Arcelia; 5 grandchildren; and siblings, Fidel, Elodia, Dalia, and Carolina. Zaragoza loved and served his family. He was a strong man, devoted husband, dedicated father, and joyful grandfather. Visitation will be from 11am to 9pm with a 7pm holy rosary on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at De Leon Funeral Home in Pharr. Funeral Mass will be at 10am on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alamo under the direction of De Leon Funeral Home of Pharr. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on Apr. 15, 2014.

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