Miguel A. Velasquez

Miguel was born November 19, 1942, in El Salvador the son of Miguel Cano and Manuela Velasquez.

He is preceded in death by the love of his life and best friend (wife) Ana Velasquez, and his son, Manuel De Leon. Miguel is survived by his three children, daughter Claudia Velasquez, daughter Nuria Higgins (Angel), and son Miguel Velasquez (Whitney). Two sisters, Juana Velasquez, and Ana Luz Velasquez; seven grandchildren, Lissette Albor, Carlos Velasquez (Karen), Daniel Velasquez, Christian Velasquez, Hana Rios (Steven), Mila Velasquez, Chloe Velasquez, and 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Miguel moved from El Salvador to Kansas City in 1987. He worked at Pembroke Hill High School for over 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a dedicated Catholic. Miguel was always quick to help someone in need. He was a soccer enthusiast and never missed watching a game. He would always be happy to catch you up on the latest Spanish soap operas or court TV. Miguel enjoyed telling his family stories about El Salvador; his infectious laugh lit up a room. He had a love for music, especially his favorite singers Vicente Fernandez and Juan Gabriel, and was quite the dancer when it struck him. He will be truly missed by his family and friends, but as his twin granddaughters say, “He is with Grandma now in the castle in the sky”.