To know Velia was to love her. She never met a stranger and always looked for the best in everyone she met. Velia was employed at the University of Texas for over 42 years. This is where she learned to love the University as well as the Texas Longhorns football organization, attending many home and away games. Hook’em!
Velia enjoyed organizing luncheon events for her high school and neighborhood friends. In addition, she loved spending time with her family, going to the movies and visiting with friends.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Manuel Adams Estrada; her daughters, Melissa (Missy)Silguero and husband David, and Jennifer Ruedas and husband Anthony; grandchildren, Cooper Estrada, Michael Ruedas, Anthony Ruedas, Justin Ruedas, Dylan Ruedas, Megan Silguero, Katie Silguero; great grandchildren Emma Ruedas and Gia Ruedas as well as sister Felipa (Pita) Castilla and brother Uvaldo Cantu. She also cherished her time with her beloved grand-dog Suki.
She is preceded in death by her son, Tony Estrada; parents, Cecelia and Uvaldo Cantu; brothers, Fernando (Red) Cantu and Martin Cantu; and sisters, Mary Adams and Yolanda (Judy) Gonzales.
We would like to acknowledge Dr. Romain, the nursing staff and caregivers at Cornerstone for their professional and loving care.
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. - Mother Teresa
