Oscar Velarde, 94 years young, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 in Yuma, Arizona surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 6th, 1926 in Cananea, Sonora to Fidela and Maclovio Velarde.
Oscar is survived by his wife Elvira Velarde of Yuma, AZ; sons Oscar and Manuel and daughters Rosa and Ana Luisa Velarde of Yuma, AZ; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren, one brother, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Oscar was preceded in death by his son Luis Velarde and his parents.