A life well lived
Leo Velasquez, 72, of Mesa de Pinvetal passed away on June 25, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Tony and Carlota Velasquez, grandparents Merejildo and Natividad Martinez and Venceslao and Rosa Velasquez sibling Lucy Lovato, Angelica Anderson, Josephine and Juan Velasquez. He is survived by his wife, Anita, of 50 and a half years. Together they raised four sons Ronald(wife Cynthia), Margarito(companion Lenora), Bennie(wife Cristy) and Ricardo. He was blessed with 8 grandchildren Johnny, Desiree, Alexandra, Angelina, Unica, Naomi, Zach, Vicente and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Rosa”Chata”Jaramillo(husband Freddie), and Sandra Gonzales, a dear sister in law Jamie Chacon, a good friend Benito Morfin, and many other family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to Sammy Olivas for making Leos’ final vessel. The Velasquez family has entrusted their loved ones final arrangements to Rivera Family Funeral and cremations of Espanola, New Mexico.
There will be a Memorial Service and Condolence line on Thursday, July 8th at Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola from 3PM to 5PM.
In lieu of flowers the family requests you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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| Name | Leo Velasquez |
| Date of Birth | April 7th, 1949 |
| Date of Death | June 25th, 2021 |
| Home Town | Coyote, NM, US |
| Interests | Logger, Husband, Father |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española | |
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305 Calle Salazar Española NM 87532 United States |
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When my wife and I purchased land near Mesa Pinabetal in 2003, the first person we met was Leo, who welcomed us to the area. A day or so later, he brought Anita and Ricardo with him to meet us. Ever since then, they have been our good neighbors and friends, and we were invited to get togethers at their house so we eventually got to meet many of his family and relatives. It’s been our good fortune to have such wonderful neighbors! Leo and members of his family have helped us on many occasions; his advice and insight was always valued and made our transition to living here much easier. We will miss him. May he rest in peace.
-Rich and Peggy Frey
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Anita, Benny Christina) Margarito, Ronald & Ricardo & family, Rosa (Freddie) Sandra. Our deepest heartfelt condolences on your loss of Leo, we didn’t see you very often but when we did we were always happy to run into you guys. Hope your pictures & good memories help with the pain & grief. Our prayers are with you & family. Flora Velasquez, Emma Martinez, Juan & Cliseria Montoya & Leonard Velasquez
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My condolences to my sister first of all Anita Velasquez her sons , the family Rudy Velasquez Mere Velasquez Rossa Velasquez Sandra Velasquez. Not near but never far.
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My condolences to the Velasquez Family, my prayers are with you all.
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