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▰ Ramon V Vela

Died February 03, … More Information
Ramon V Vela, of Edinburg, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 3, 1997. Ramon was 86.
Obituary published: February 04, 1997 in "Monitor"

▰ Ramon Vela, Jr

Died May 17, … More Information
Ramon Vela, Jr passed away May 17, 2014 in San Diego, Texas.

▰ Rafaela Vela

Died February 11, … More Information
Rafaela Vela, born March 17, 1939 went into the presence of the Lord on February 11, 2020 in Baytown, Texas. Rafaela was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Freddy Vela, Ashley Prichard, Randa Childers

▰ Rafael Z Sr Vela

Died June 21, … More Information
Rafael Z Sr Vela, 79, of McAllen, Texas departed this life June 21, 2000.
Obituary published: June 22, 2000 in "Monitor"

▰ Rafael Vela

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Rafael Vela Jr

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Porfirio H Vela

Died August 26, … More Information
Porfirio H Vela, born December 2, 1937 went into the presence of the Lord on August 26, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. PORFIRIO was 81.

▰ Porfirio H Vela

Died August 26, … More Information
Porfirio H Vela, born December 2, 1937 died August 26, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Porfirio was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Porfirio Leaves Behind 17 Great-grandchildren And 1 Great-great-grandchild To Cherish His Memory., Juan Vela ( Deceased ), Reynaldo ( Lupita ) ) Vela, Josefina Colunga, Vanessa ( Josh ) Ochoa, Patricia ( Joe ) Arellano, Rolando Rocha Jr., Ysabel H. Vela ( Deceased ), Rosalina Vela, Arturo Vela ( Deceased ), Santos Garcia, Krystal ( Eric ) Hinojosa, Petra Garcia Vela ( Deceased ), Raul ( Roxann ) Rodriguez, Sandra ( Roland ) Rocha, Juanita V. Hernandez, Simon Vela, Sonya ( June ) Salgado, Ashley ( Arthur ) Benavidez, Amanda Aguilar, Rey ( Brittany ) Vela

▰ Porfiria R (Rodriguez) Vela

Died April 07, … More Information
Porfiria R (Rodriguez) Vela, of Texas, entered eternal life April 7, 1998. Porfiria was 87.
Obituary published: April 08, 1998 in "Monitor"

▰ Porfiria R Vela

Died April 08, … More Information
Porfiria R Vela, of Texas, joined the Lord April 8, 1998. Porfiria was 87.
Obituary published: April 09, 1998 in "Monitor"

▰ Ponposa Vela

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Pedro Vela

Died February 24, … More Information
Pedro Vela died unexpectedly on February 24, 2005 at the age of 74 in Weslaco, Texas.
Obituary published: February 25, 2005 in "Valley M-S"

▰ Pedro Vela Jr

Died May 20, … More Information
Pedro Vela Jr , born September 14, 1993 died May 20, 2018 in Brownsville, Texas. Pedro was 24.

▰ Pearl Vela

Died October 20, … More Information
Pearl Vela, born September 8, 1933 died on October 20, 2013 in El Paso, Texas. Pearl was 80.

▰ Pauline C Vela

Died March 21, … More Information
Pauline C Vela, age 71 of San Antonio, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 21, 2001.
Obituary published: March 22, 2001 in "San Antonio E-N"

▰ Pauline A Vela

Died February 05, … More Information
Pauline A Vela passed away February 5, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. Tags: #Refugio
Obituary: Pauline passed away on , 5, 2015. Pauline was a resident of San Antonio, Texas at the time of passing. Pauline was married to Refugio.

▰ Pauline Grace Vela

Died November 15, … More Information
Pauline Grace Vela, born October 16, 1928 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 15, 2014 in Houston, Texas. Pauline was 86. Tags: #Oswald
Obituary: Pauline was born on 16, 1928 and passed away on , 15, 2014. Pauline was a resident of Houston, Texas at the time of passing. Pauline was married to Oswald.

▰ Paula Soto Vela

Died October 18, … More Information
Paula Soto Vela, 99, of Brownsville, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 18, 2004.
Obituary published: October 19, 2004 in "Brownsville Herald"

▰ Paula Vela

Died October 19, … More Information
Paula Vela, of Brownsville, Texas, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 19, 2004. Paula was 99.
Obituary published: October 20, 2004 in "Brownsville Herald"

▰ Paul Vela

Died May 08, … More Information
Paul Vela, born June 23, 1986 passed away peacefully May 8, 2017 in Texas. Paul was 30.

▰ Paul Anthony Vela

Died September 07, … More Information
Paul Anthony Vela, born September 26, 1958 entered into eternal rest September 7, 2016 in Texas. Paul was 57. Tags: #Yvette #Gaytan #Jose #Trinidad #Ruben #Paul #Vela #Chasady #Jimmy #Mersaydes #Kaleb #Angel #Sylvia #Arnold #Teresa #Denis #Katrina #Mark #Raymond #Celine #Virginia #Joey #Georgie #Johnny #Hospitals #Pauls
Obituary: Paul (Paulie) Anthony Vela, age 57, of Houston, Texas, was born 26, 1958 in Madisonville, Texas. He left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on 7, 2016.

Paul was loved and described by many as humorous and respectful to all that he met. He had a love of working with his hands and his love for the outdoors and music was second to none.

Paul is pre-deceased by his sister Yvette Marie Gaytan, his grandparents Jose and Trinidad Delgado and his uncle Ruben Delgado.

Paul is survived by: son Paul Anthony Vela II, daughter Chasady Vela and husband Jimmy, grandchildren Mersaydes, Kaleb and Angel, mother Sylvia Lira, father Arnold Lira, sister Teresa Bonilla and husband Denis, niece Katrina Lopez and nephew Mark Munoz, brother Raymond Lira and niece Celine Lira. Paul also leaves behind, to cherish his memory, his long time friend and companion, Virginia Curl, his three uncles, Joey, Georgie and Johnny Delgado, whom he loved dearly and an extensive extended family.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the doctors and staff of LBJ Hospitals ICU unit and all the wonderful people who helped in Pauls time of need.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to your preferred charity or organization on behalf of his memory.
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▰ Paul Anthony Vela

Died September 07, … More Information
Paul Anthony Vela, born September 26, 1958 died on September 7, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Paul was 57.
Family members and close friends: , Chasady Vela, Alicia Gonzalez, Cynthia Sanchez

▰ Panfilo Vela

Died April 12, … More Information
Panfilo Vela, born June 2, 1911 entered eternal life April 12, 2012 in Weslaco, Texas. Panfilo was 100.
Family members and close friends: , Juan Antonio 5068176

▰ Otilia V Vela

Died December 21, … More Information
Otilia V Vela, 99, of Texas gained her wings on December 21, 2000.
Obituary published: December 22, 2000 in "Monitor"

▰ Oscar Rene Vela

Died October 02, … More Information
Oscar Rene Vela, age 18 of Edinburg, Texas, entered into eternal rest October 2, 1999.
Obituary published: October 03, 1999 in "Monitor"

▰ Oscar G Vela

Died August 31, … More Information
Oscar G Vela, born August 18, 1956 passed away peacefully August 31, 2017 in Sebastian, Texas. Oscar was 61.

▰ Oscar Vela

Died April 23, … More Information
Oscar Vela, born June 12, 1931 passed from this life on April 23, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Oscar was 85. Tags: #Musician #Oralia #Vela #Eladio #Norma #Oscar #Irma #Eddie #Cyndi #Omar #Marie #Adelene #Vela- #Jennifer #Michael #Paras #Leon #Mexico #Benigno #Jovita #Corpus #Conjunto #Tremendos #Texas #Weddings #Holidays #Furniture #Upholstery #Memory #Holy #Catholic #Mass
Obituary: Our dearly beloved father, Oscar A. Vela Sr., has left his earthly home for an eternal home, reuniting with his parents and siblings. He was 85 years old when he passed away , 23, 2017.

He was a great husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend to many, and phenomenal Musician. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Oralia (Perez) Vela; his son, Eladio Vela and wife, Norma; Oscar Vela Jr. and wife Irma; his daughter Norma Vela; and son, Eddie Vela and wife Cyndi. Grandchildren: Omar Vela, Ann Marie Vela, Adelene Nicole Vela-Tellez and husband Joe, Jennifer Amanda Vela, Michael Anthony Vela, Eddie Vela Jr., and many nieces, nephews, and countless friends that are appreciated like family.



Born and raised in Paras Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the son of Benigno Vela and Jovita (Anaya) Vela. He came to Corpus Christi in 1956, and became a pioneer accordion player of Conjunto music and lead band member of Los Tremendos Hermanos Vela, well known for their boleros. His passion for music took him all over Mexico and Texas, playing at Weddings, Holidays, and special events.



He was also a local business owner of Vela’s Furniture and Upholstery shop for 25 years. He supported the local community through his work in the furniture business and his music.



Viewing will be held on , 27, 2017 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Memory Gardens with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm that same evening.



As a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church a Mass will be held on , 28 at !0:00am. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens .



One of his favorite sayings was:

“El que tiene pierde y el que no tiene pierde de tener.”



Nosotros perdemos en no tenerlo.


▰ Oscar Vela

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Oscar A Vela

Died April 23, … More Information
Oscar A Vela, born June 12, 1931 passed from this life on April 23, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Oscar was 85.

▰ Oscar Vela Sr

Died June 27, … More Information
Oscar Vela Sr , born August 22, 1928 departed this life Sunday June 27, 2018 in Mission, Texas. Oscar was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Alejandra Vela ( Mari Lou ), Javier Vela ( Maria ), Dora E. Flores ( Cesar ), Guillermina Reyes ( Mario Alonzo ), Gumaro Vela ( Maria Oneida ), Oscar Vela Jr. ( Mari ), Half Sister: Socorro Arechiga 22 Grandchildren 33 Great-grandchildren, Jose Guadalupe Vela ( Maria Luisa )

▰ Oscar A Vela Sr

Died April 23, … More Information
Oscar A Vela Sr , born June 12, 1931 went to be with his Lord and Savior April 23, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Oscar was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Irma Perez-chapa, Betty Perez, Joyce Eisler

▰ Orfelinda Vela

Died May 26, … More Information
Orfelinda Vela went into the presence of the Lord on May 26, 2015 in Laredo, Texas.

▰ Oralia V Vela

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Olivia Vela

Died March 09, … More Information
Olivia Vela, born October 8, 1919 died on March 9, 2015 in Alice, Texas. Olivia was 95. Tags: #Jose
Obituary: Olivia was born on 8, 1919 and passed away on , 9, 2015. Olivia was a resident of Alice, Texas at the time of passing. Olivia was married to Jose.

▰ Olivia Chapa Vela

Died January 10, … More Information
Olivia Chapa Vela, born January 5, 1948 entered into eternal rest January 10, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Olivia was 67. Tags: #Matilde #Navy #Warehouse #Charms #Erika #Rosalinda #David #Jesse #Sister #Elvira #Corpus #Rosary #Mass #Lady #Pilar #Church #Rose #Memorial #Tribute
Obituary: Olivia Chapa Vela, age 67, passed away on , 10, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Olivia was born on 5, 1948 in Corpus Christi, Texas to David G. Chapa and Matilde Silvas. Olivia was employed with Navy Exchange Warehouse for 33 years. She enjoyed bingo and going to Charms, she also loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter Erika Chapa.
She is survived by her daughter, Rosalinda Vela, two brothers; David Chapa, Jr. (Millie) and Jesse Chapa (Gracie), one Sister; Elvira Perez (Richard) and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on , 13, 2015 at Corpus Christi with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on , 14, 2015 at Our Lady of Pilar Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park. To view Tribute, please visit www.corpuschristifh.com

▰ Olivia Vela

Died January 14, … More Information
Olivia Vela passed away peacefully January 14, 2005, at her home in Texas. She was 68.
Obituary published: January 15, 2005 in "Houston Chronicle"

▰ Olivia M Vela

Died June 18, … More Information
Olivia M Vela, born January 9, 1929 went to be with her Lord and Savior June 18, 2019 in Mission, Texas. OLIVIA was 90.

▰ Olivia M Vela

Died June 18, … More Information
Olivia M Vela, born January 9, 1929 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her June 18, 2019 in Mission, Texas. Olivia was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Linda Vela

▰ Norma L (Salazar) Vela

Died July 19, … More Information
Norma L (Salazar) Vela, of Mission, Texas, died on July 19, 1999. Norma was 36.
Obituary published: July 20, 1999 in "Monitor"

▰ Norma L Vela

Died April 23, … More Information
Norma L Vela, born February 28, 1943 went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2014 in Austin, Texas. Norma was 71.

▰ Norma Lisa Vela

Died October 25, … More Information
Norma Lisa Vela, born August 10, 1969 passed from this life on October 25, 2018 in Falfurrias, Texas. Norma was 49.
Family members and close friends: , Sonny Villarreal, Mother, Nelia Garza Of Falfurrias; Two Daughters, Alexandra Nicole Vela Of Falfurrias, Texas And Emma Nicole Vela Of Falfurrias; Sister, Gilma Alicia ( David ) Bigelow Of Falfurrias; Four Nephews, Cody James Bigelow, Homobono “rd” Bigelow, Charles Christian Bigelow All Of Falfurrias And Jesus Molina Of San Antonio, Texas; Two Nieces, Brenda Flores Of Virginia And Alyssa Molina Of San Antonio And Many Uncles, Aunts And Cousins.

▰ Norma L Vela

Died April 23, … More Information
Norma L Vela, born February 28, 1943 gained her wings on April 23, 2014 in Austin, Texas. Norma was 71.

▰ Noe Armando Vela

Died August 03, … More Information
Noe Armando Vela passed away August 3, 2016 in Laredo, Texas.

▰ Noe Adrian Vela

Died August 09, … More Information
Noe Adrian Vela, born August 25, 1984 died on August 9, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Noe was 35.
Family members and close friends: , Sean Rissel, Mark Martinez, Cathy Vega

▰ Ninfa R Vela

Died August 01, … More Information
Ninfa R Vela, born November 6, 1928 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home August 1, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Ninfa was 87.

▰ Ninfa Vela

Died August 01, … More Information
Ninfa Vela, born November 6, 1928 entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 1, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Ninfa was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Pieprzyca Family, Lee And Rudy Ammer, Bertha Sanchez, Anna Herrera

▰ Nicanor Vela

Died January 16, … More Information
Nicanor Vela, born August 24, 1930 departed this life Sunday January 16, 2021 in Brownsville, Texas. Nicanor was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Hector Vela Jr, Hector Vela, Beatriz Marron

▰ Natividad G Vela

Died June 08, … More Information
Natividad G Vela, born May 16, 1935 went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2019 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Natividad was 84.

▰ Ms Laurentina Vela

Died June 28, … More Information
Ms Laurentina Vela, born November 18, 1926 went into the presence of the Lord on June 28, 2016 in Laredo, Texas. Ms was 89.

▰ Mr Antonio Vela

Died September 27, … More Information
Mr Antonio Vela, born November 19, 1926 entered Heaven's gates on September 27, 2016 in Zapata, Texas. Mr was 89.
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