Velasquez Family,

Having Coach V work with my husband for the last 7 years was a blessing for me. Coach V knew the struggles of a coaches' family, and always took the time every year to ask during football season how I was doing and tell me it was all going to be okay. When my grandfather passed away a few years ago, Coach V reached out to me with words of comfort and kindness that I will not forget. He was quick to care for others and as an educator, he was a true mentor for me of what we should all strive to be as teachers. He was an amazing coach and colleague and will be missed tremendously.

Hey John,
It broke my heart when I heard the news.
You think life is for always, but sadly it isn't.  When last we spoke you shared family pictures and told me how happy you were with life.  We also talked about having a mini reunion with school friends, but it didn't happen.....and now when it does you will be with us in spirit.  John, you were a wonderful friend, a good man and I am sure a wonderful father and husband.  And now you are with the Lord.  May God's love and peace surround those you left behind and ease the pain of your loss.  You were special!

Dear Velasquez Family, It is with great sadness that I read about John.  John was embraced by our family in his early school years and remembered warmly throughout the years; his friendship, laughter, and joyful spirit.  The years may pass but friends are forever in our hearts.  Our prayers are with your family.  God bless.

V was my friend and brother at FHS for 9 years. We had more fun than we should have and I will always remember the lessons I learned from the big guy. I told this story at his funeral (to some former players). John Velasquez is responsible for so much in my life (and my family's). One March day V calls me as I was leaving the practice field in La Joya, TX to get Coach John Campbells #. I did not have his new # but asked V to call me back with his new number if he could find it. How many people would have taken the time to do that? Well, if you knew V....If he said it...he did it. That was 9 years ago and I owe all of my success since to John Velasquez. I called John Campbell and he offered me a job in Katy, TX. We have been here ever since and enjoyed every minute.....All Thanks to "Chunk". You the Man....From your Friend, Chet

Thank you for your wonderful life contributions to our little school in our little town. Go Tigers!!! Be at peace now.

Coach V meant everything to us Vincent boys.  To his family, thanks for sharing him with us!

Praying for you all during this difficult time of loss. May God comfort you and give you the strength you need.  Coach V will always be dear to my heart. What an amazing man.

To the family, I'm truly sorry for your loss. John and I go way back to our coaching days in Big Spring and we hooked up again in Missouri City(Thurgood Marshall HS) We will be praying for all of you. God bless.

Coach Velasquez, thanks for the teaching,the mentoring, and the friendship. You were truly a class act and gone way to soon.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are very sorry for your loss

Andrea my thoughts, prayers and deepest heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. COA ~ AWU

Our deepest condolences to the Family, may the Lord bring you comfort during this difficult time. Keeping everyone in our prayers.

John Velasquez, you were an amazing Dad to my best friend, Nicole. I thank you for the memories of baseball games and raising the greatest girl a friend could ask for. She is like a sister to me and you were like a second Dad. We will all miss you so very much, we find joy in the memories you leave and know you are with our Father in heaven, and that we will all see you again someday. Watch over my dear best friend and the family, we love you.

Coach V.  An awesome caring individual, who impacted so many young lives.  Praying that God will give his family the strength, to get through this difficult time.  God Bless!

Coach V. it has been a blessing to have been your student.  You are very much missed.  Thank you for being a part of my life.  And Thank you for being the Father Figure in my life.

Coach Velasquez,you were missed so much when you retired .And are going to be dearly missed always we have memories,mentoring and legacy that will be with us all a lifetime in our lives.We Love You Coach Velasquez Southwest Football Dragons Joey Santos-coylll Southwest High School

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

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John Edward Velasquez

14 février 1955 – 13 octobre 2015

Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park

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