Raymond D. Velasquez

Raymond D Velasquez, 86, of Prairie Village KS, passed away peacefully in his home on November 14 2020. Funeral will be held on Monday, December 7 at Cure of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood KS. Viewing begins at 10 a.m. and Mass is at 11 a.m. The burial is at Mount Olivet in KCMO. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Cure of Ars or Knights of Columbus, C/O John Ferris, 10334 Ash Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66207.

Raymond was born June 15, 1934 in Kansas City, KS. He married his high school sweetheart, Rose Mary Hurtado, on May 15, 1960. He served in the Army 1958-1960 where he was stationed in Germany behind the Iron Curtain. In civilian life, Raymond worked for GM Leeds Plant for 34 years. He was involved with The Knights of Columbus Council 527 where he achieved the rank of 4th degree. He enjoyed singing, playing guitar and attending big band dances. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Rose Mary; son, Ray; daughter, Susanna and son-in-law, Peter; his granddaughter, Hannah and brother, Joe Velasquez.