BORN

1956

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park

13747 Eastex Freeway

Houston, Texas

Richard Velasquez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 25, 2016.

Richard Velasquez went to be with his Lord on November 24, 2016. Richard was born August 3, 1956 to Tomas Velasquez and Aurora Gaitan. He married Anna on January 18, 1974. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Anna; children: Michelle Tamez and husband Raul, Richard Velasquez, Jr., Michael Velasquez and wife Alicia; grandchildren: Richard Velasquez, Raul Tamez, Rene Tamez, Leila Velasquez, Rick Tamez, Ozzy Velasquez, Ryan Tamez, Raye Tamez, Michael Velasquez, Jr., Angelita Velasquez; siblings Roland Velasquez, Rosemary Belmarez, and Irene Valles.

Family and friends will honor Richard at a Memorial Service on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 7:00p.m. at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.

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December 1, 2016

Mary Wait

Anna, I am so sorry to hear about Rick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Mary (Knetsar) Wait

November 29, 2016

Roland Velasquez

I cherish so many memories of my good hearted brother that have gone threw my mind these last few days. I remember Rick and I growing up in the Heights we had a lot good times I still can't believe your gone my little brother life will never be the same I know you're at Peace such great family man. Father grandfather friend. brother we will always miss you Rick I love you brother

November 28, 2016

Paul Kellogg

Robin and I will miss Rick very much. We still tell funny stories about working with him many years ago. We have never forgotten what a good and kind man Rick was, who always lifted your spirits with his good nature. And that Rick loved his family more than anything else. He invited me to meet up with him recently, and I am so sad that we didn't get around to it - we should never put off the important things. But, my friend, we will meet again in a place where laughter and friendship never end. May God welcome you home.

November 28, 2016

Robin Curtis

Anna, I worked with Rick at Houston Immigration Services Center in the 1980's and Paul and I came to celebrate Michelle's Quinceanera and kept up on FaceBook. He was such a joy to work with--keeping my younger and sillier self out of trouble. I am sad for his passing but happy for the memories of such a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robin Curtis and Paul Kellogg

November 27, 2016

Bruno & Virginia Salas

Despite the loss of the physical presence of Rick, We know that God has assigned him to watch over you Anna throughout your life.

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