Mr. Vela is preceded in death by his wife, Lucila Vela; son, Gerardo Vela; and his grandson, Carlos Ivan Vela.
Horacio is survived by his eight children, Martin Vela, Hilda Vela, Sandra Vela, Horacio Vela, Nora Vela, Martha Vela, Ismael Vela, and Carlos Vela; 48 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; and two sisters, Argentina Vela and Dora Vela.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 5, 2015 from 1:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. with a Rosary to be conducted at 7:00p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista.
Chapel Service will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 3:00p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, followed by committal service at Buena Vista Burial Park.
You may view the obituary of Horacio Vela at www.MeM.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, and mausoleums. 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider.
