My Dad, 
The years have gone by so swiftly - and your memory is with me every day.  I anticipate the moment when I can be near you again; not just in my dreams.
All of my children have joyous and fond memories of you and we LOVE and MISS you very much. 
Thank you for the life you gave us.♥️

Would love for you to visit on your Birthday, just like you used to do to Gramma.  We miss you so much, and know that you are watching over us.  You made us so proud Dad, no one can every take your place.  

Happy Father's Day Dad.  I miss you so much, and wish you were here with us in body.  Your spirit lingers, and I know that you are with us every step of the way.

I'll play your music for you...I love you.

Cindos

FAT!!!! Happy Birth-versary! You are incredibly missed.  I love you Papa 

Happy Birthday DAD!!  Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary as well.
Time passes by so slow, and it doesn't seem like very long ago when I was making you laugh.  I always loved doing that.  But most importantly, I want to hold you one more time, and tell you that I love you.  You left too soon Padre!  

I like it when I dream about you.  That's when I know you're around.  
Save me a place in heaven Dad, I can't wait to be with you again.  



It's been 8 years Dad, but it feels like yesterday you were here with us; because you are.  Your attributes are in all of your grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as instilled in us.  I can't wait to see you again!

My kids are not only responsible, hard-working, geniuses, and musically inclined ~ they also inherited your wit.  We love you so much Dad, (Papa) (Padre), we hope you are are still proud of all of us.  

Cindos

I’m 19 now, Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you and try to hold in my tears.  The things I’d do just to go back in time and show you how much you meant to me, When times get hard I just wish I could talk to you and ask for help . It hurts me more and more everyday not having you. I’ll forever love you Papa, I hope you’re watching over me smiling. 

Thinking back to when you were in reche canyon, I pushed you in a wheel chair and we viewed the scenery in silence. We were previously talking about how everyone was too busy to come see you including myself. Then you said "life goes on". 

It's been a few years now since you've been gone. I miss you when I go to Granny's and I expect to see you there on the chair ready to yell "fat!". When I set the table, sometimes I'll get your favorite fork and realize you're not asking for it but it's a habit. When Granny had your birds I would help feed them and I could hear you telling me "that's too much!" I always liked to give them extra birdseed but you taught me the amount to give them. 

I guess what I'm trying to say is life is going on and although you're not physically here, you're carried with us as we go through it. 

I love you Papa and I hope you watch over all of us.

Love,
Raechelle

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, you look like a monkey, you belong in the zoo! 

Happy Birthday Papa and Happy Anniversary!

We miss you very much and I know you were with us tonight as we sang to Granny and had some cake. We all got up to dance and Granny's still got it. She was moving so fast.

Ray, Monica, and Annaliese have come down to visit and Annaliese runs your house now. She also loves your chair and getting into everything. She also likes to try and help Granny feed the birds. Yes your birds are still going strong. 

I love you papa.
 -Barney

Happy Birthday Dad, Grampa, and Bear 
We love you, and We miss you!

This is your Granddaughter Annaliese Maribelle Marquez ;)

PADRE!  Are you ready for this?  I got a promotion.  Yes, I passed the test.  ;)
I'll be making around $330 more dollars than my old job.  And, I went on another interview and that job pays $1,960 more a month than I make now....but they haven't called me again.  
But hey, every little bit counts, right?  
I know you are with us Dad, Roberto and Anthony are growing up so fast.  And Roberto does this crazy face that reminds us of you.  Anthony, is a bit reserved like Mom.  
Raechelle is working at a clothing store, and she likes working.  But she really wants to get into something else.  
Ray is doing better than all of us.  He takes after you because he saves his money.  You would be so proud.  
I love you Dad, and miss you.  Your Birthday is this Friday!  And Mom's and Your Anniversary.  I'm planning on getting her a Wedding Cake and decorating it with Orchids or Lily's of the Valley.  See you soon.  Cindos

There's nothing more pleasing than to see your mannerisms and spirit in my kids.  Some are grown, and others are growing each day. I'm proud to say that they will carry on the Velasquez name; another generation filled with hopes of achieving their dreams.  
I love you for giving me the courage, Dad, to keep my head up even when others put me down.  
I salute you, with respect, and thank you for representing us in the service.  During these troubled times it means even more to me.  I share a love for my country just as you taught us to have.
Until we meet again Padre, I am waiting for you.

I dream of you, and it's like you never left.  I miss you Dad!

This is a picture of my loving parents.  They have always been there to help all of us children & grandchildren in any way that they could.  
I know that my Dad would be very proud of my Mom for all that she does for everybody still.  
I know that someday I hope to have a bit of her compassion, patience, and beauty in all that I do.  She is a reflection of pure beauty, and I am so happy that my Dad chose her.  And vice versa.  
I love my Dad, and I miss him everyday. I see bits of him in my children and know that we will be together again.

My father was and always will be my inspiration to be the best that I could be.  He guided me in my life towards becoming better educated.  Although it was a struggle to maintain my travels on the straight and narrow road, I always found my way back.  No matter what.  I value the morals that my father introduced to me and strive to fulfill them day after day.  
He also taught me that "Your family is all that you have, and you need each other".  I wish he was still here so I could tell him that "Dad, now I understand".  I see the value of everybody's life a little bit more now. 
I never thought that there would be a day that he wouldn't be there to correct me, or that he would stop caring for me, which I often took for granted.  
To you, I want to thank you for being a part of my Father's life ~ whether you are family, a friend, a co-worker, or acquaintance.  You enriched us all.

Grandpa, I know I wasn't really your grand daughter but you were the only grandpa I really ever had. We had our laughs and jokes but now you are cracking jokes with everyone up in heaven, we all miss you and wish you could have been here to meet Annaliese. One day when it's our turn we shall meet once again. Ray and I love you.

I can't believe it's almost been a year since your passing. Remember the last time we talked? You were telling me that no matter what happens, life goes on. 2013 was a really tough year on the family and your friends. We are reminded of you every day and miss you dearly. I love you Papa.

To the Velasquez and Lopez Families, My sincere condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. A Colton Brother-in-Arms is place to rest.  Thank You Lt Roberto Velasquez (USA) for you Service. I salute you Brother! 
Major Ben D. Perez Sr, USAF, Retired (Tucson,AZ)

I was so happy to have known you. You were warm,sweet and extremely funny.Rest in peace good friend. Carla

Padre ~
I miss you, so much!  I wish you could hold me in your arms, and tell me that everything is going to be okay.  I miss you watching over me the most; and letting me know that you're proud of me.  
On this day, more than ever, I want to thank you for marrying my Mom.  You are the world's best parents.  Without you, we would not have had the most beautiful, kind, and caring mother ever created.  Without her, we would not have had the most thoughtful, generous, and sexiest father that ever lived.  I miss making you laugh too.  I know that someday we will embrace again, and never be apart.  I love you with all of my heart.  Happy Birthday Padre, and Happy Anniversary.  Thank you for all you have been to my kids, and to me.  Always, Cindy

I hate that you left us. But i know you are in a better place, with no pain. I love you very much. I will burn some sage in your memory. La India Bev

if only i can put in words how much i love and miss you,if only i can go back and see you one more time just sitting there in your casket all peaceful i would be sooo thankful.you will never be forgot,R.I.P Roberto velasquez

On behalf of the family of Roberto Velasquez we would like to thank all of you for your help, love, support, and joining us in celebrating his life and new beginnings. It was a very beautiful service and wouldn't have been possible without all the family and friends that surrounded us today Thank you again and may God Bless you all.

Sad to hear of your passing, was my pleasure to be one of your favorite waitress's, your wife and family are in my prayers during this difficult time. I will miss hearing you yell ''suegra'' claiming my daughter would marry soon. You will be missed my friend!

Tho our paths have not crossed in recent years - the memories I cherish of Bob is forever close to my heart. He was my rock while at Colton High when I needed a laugh or just a shoulder to lean on. I will never forget how caring he was to everyone but his sense of humor was incredible. A man of deep conviction and many talents. A true friend and loving family man. May he always be remembered as the special person he truly was on this earth. Blessings to all his survivors and may you each have inherited one of his special traits. Keep his spirit going forever. He will be missed.

Bob/Bear,
   Thanks for the great pep rallies.  You helped make the Colton High Class of "56" the BEST.
    You will be missed at our 60th reunion.
Ron Doty

Words cannot express how much you are missed Papa. When I go to your house and see your chair empty, it breaks my heart. There was an intelligent, wise, funny, and kind man who use to sit there. And then I look at the piano where you use to play and hear an unbearable silence. I know we had a rough patch between us while I was still growing up. I thought you hated me. And I remember you smiling and laughing at me in recent years saying "It took you all this time to realize that I love you mija." I know now. I'll always remember you and I will tell your stories to Annaliese. You are the music inside my heart~ I Love You Papa. May you rest in peace and find your way to familiar arms~

-One of your granddaughters

Everyday since you've left, I wake up and hope it was a bad dream.  I've tried to hang onto my faith and tried to believe you are in a better place, but it's very hard.  I love you and will miss you terribly.  Even though you teased me like crazy--I will always treasure the love we had for each other.  Your sister, Lily

I MISS YOU AND KASSIDY SAYS SHE LOVES YOU EVEN IF IT ISN'T TUESDAY!

To the family of Bob Velasquez,
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is one of Bob's piano notes of love rising to the heavens. Bob and I worked many jobs together playing in each others group.He was and will be a dear friend.I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with your family.

~ Joe Cuellar

Bob/Bear and his 9-piece band played at my wedding in May 1959, so we were guaranteed good dancing music.  Your friends from the Class of '56 will miss you and your great sense of humor.  Sincerest condolences to the family.

MARY LOU,LILLY, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOUR FAMILIES. I KNOW BOB IS PROBABLY STARTING AN ORCHESTRA WITH ALL HIS FRIENDS IN HEAVEN.IF YOU NEVER ATTENDED A CLASSSICAL CONCERT, OR A DANCE WHERE BOB PLAYED A BOLERO, YOU MISSED SEEING AND LISTENING TO A BRILLIANT MUSICIAN,NOT TO MENTION HIS WIT AND HUMOR.FOREVER MISSED, BUT IN A BETTER PLACE.REST IN PEACE.

Miss Me
When I come to the end of the
road and the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free!
Miss me a little, but not too long,
and not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once
shared, miss me but let me go.
For this journey we all must take,
and each must go alone.
It's all part of the Master plan,
a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely
and sick of heart,
go to the friends we know
and bury your sorrows
in doing good deeds.
Miss me, but let me go.
Hernandez Family
Nuestras mas sinceras condolescias.

I love the photo tribute! Someone even managed to catch him smiling here and there! :) Bob was a delightful man to work with, and I hope his family and friends can find some comfort in all the happy memories he left behind.

For Padre ~
The love you showed
Sometimes overbearing at worse
Has carried me
Here
The sound of your energy
Beauty at its best
With songs of yesterday to
Now
My life without you
I am unafraid to live
Because you will be with me
Forever ~
Love, your daughter, Cindy

To all of my Dad's family, friends, students and acquaintances:
Thank you for being apart of my Dad's life.  There was so much he wanted to do still, and although his life here has been taken away...he is still here in spirit!  Feel him in the flowing wind, and think of him in the bird's song.  He is still very much alive.  God bless all of you.  I love you.

I love you grandpa you are greatly missed and never forgotten

I love you grandpa you will be greatly missed but never forgotten.RIP

When I think of Bobby I can hear his gruff voice calling out to me, “Hey boy!”  I immediately go back to a six year old child, quietly pouting and wondering, “doesn't he know I am a girl?!”
Bobby's humor and quick wit, though I didn't understand it at first, was his way of showing how much he cared.  I will never forget our back and forth “hey boy” “hey girl” banter, followed by rolled eyes and tongues sticking out and laughter, even on his last day. These occasions, and so many more, have left an indelible impression on my heart and in my mind.  He will be missed.
To my cousins, may the peace of Christ be with you always.  And may the arms that welcomed Bobby into heaven, comfort you as your mourn his loss.

To Lily and family - My deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother.  I have fond memories of your family and remember Bobby for his beautiful gift of music.  God grant you the strength at this very trying time.  I love you - Mary (Sierra)

 To Bobby''s loved ones,I am sending my wishes for comfort at this trying time. Bobby was a fun loving person and he will be sorely missed. Love and prayers to all of you. Carla Miller.

To the Velasquez and Lopez's family, my sincere condolences.  My prayers are with you all.  God Bless

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Roberto Velasquez

7 octobre 1938 – 31 janvier 2013

Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary

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