He was born in Yselta, TX on December 7, 1946 to the late Jesus and Maria Velasquez.
Nacho served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by five brothers Arthur, Jesus Jr., David, Gilbert & Johnny, four sisters Lorenza, Esther, Theresa & Lupe and many nieces a & nephews. In addition to his parents Nacho was preceded in death by two brothers Alfredo Sr. & Joseph and a sister Mary Ellen.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 5-7PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale with a rosary at 7PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 10AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 5614 Orangewood Avenue, Glendale. Burial with military honors will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery.