He was preceded in death by his father, Bernardo Vela; uncles, Rey and Ramiro Barron and Ricky Vasquez.
He is survived by his son, Daniel Vela, Jr.; mother, Lidia B. Solis; siblings, Bernardo Vela III (Marcia), Roland Vela (Connie), Nora Lucio and Dessera Solis; nephews and nieces, Roland, Jr., Ricky, John, Joe, Benny, Ramiro, Alexandra and Benjamin; uncle, Robert Vasquez; special aunt, Irma Marroquin; best friends, Michael Suarez and Jack Dela Garza.
Daniel enjoyed all sports, he like to read and do crosswords. He was a former Golden Gloves Champion. He was also a big Dallas Cowboys Fan.
A visitation for Daniel will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel, 549 Cheyenne St, Corpus Christi, Texas 78405. A vigil service and rosary will occur Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM, 549 Cheyenne St, Corpus Christi, Texas 78405. A chapel service will occur Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 1:30 PM, 549 Cheyenne St, Corpus Christi, Texas 78405. An interment will occur Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Rose Hill Memorial Park, 2731 Comanche St, Corpus Christi, Texas 78408.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelcheyenne.com for the Vela family.
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