Jacob Carpio Vela

1983 - 2016

Jacob Carpio Vela obituary, 1983-2016, San Antonio, TX

BORN

1983

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Funeraria del Angel

549 Cheyenne

Corpus Christi, Texas

Jacob Vela Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 20, 2016.

Jacob Carpio Vela, 32, passed away on January 17, 2016. He was born on September 20, 1983 to John and Diana Vela in Corpus Christi Texas.



Jacob proudly served in the United States Army, Ranger Regiment 1st BN 75th.



He was a loving husband, brother, son and uncle. He will be dearly missed.



He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Crescencio and Jacinta Vela; maternal grandparents, Manuel and Josephina Carpio.



Jacob is survived by his wife, Kristina Vela; his children, Ryla and Kayla Vela; his parents, John and Diana Vela; his brother, John Vela Jr.; his sisters, Jennifer Vela and Joanna Carver (Danny) and sister-in-law, Norma Flores. He also leaves behind to cherish his memories his nieces, Monique Vela, Adriana Vela, Racquel Vela and Izabella Carver.



A Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm that same evening. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with interment to follow.

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February 8, 2017

Tyran Ortiz

Jacob Vela, You are and were my best friend in the military. I served with you in south korea and at fort benning. I hold you dearly in my heart always. until we meet again my brother.

February 1, 2016

Kristina Vela

Babe, Our girls and myself miss you so much..
I miss holding you, I miss your laugh,your voice, I miss our Friday nights playing board games with our girls even if I got mad cause I didn't win..I miss waking up in the middle of the night and you pulling me closer than I was to you and hearing you tell me that you love me
Our girls and I love you always..I cant believe your gone..
I miss you so much babe until I see you again I'll love you forever
Love Always Your Wife,
Kristina Vela

January 21, 2016

Juan & Jessica Flores

Our condolences to Mr.& Mrs. Vela, Jennifer, Joanna, Monique, Adri, Racquel & Norma. Jacob was such a great and thoughtful guy...we are very sorry for your loss.

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