He was preceded in death by his son, Ruben Velasquez, grandson, Rudy Velasquez Jr, son-in-law, Raymond S. Castillo Sr., granddaughter, Desiree Alexandria Velasquez, sisters; Esiquea Ramirez, Leonor Ortiz, Rosa Hinojosa, brothers; Lazaro Velasquez Jr. and Tomas (Tonka) Velasquez. He worked for the City of Corpus Christi for 30 years, and retired as General Foreman.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Maria R. Velasquez and ten children. His daughter, Anna Castillo, son, Ralph Jr.(Eva) Velasquez, son, Richard Sr. (Maria) Velasquez, son, Robert Sr. (Pat) Velasquez, daughter, Linda (Anthony Sr.) Guerrero, son, Rudy Velasquez Sr. (Melissa), son, Ray (Sandra) Velasquez, son, Rolando Sr. (Leticia), daughter, Nora Velasquez and daughter, Cynthia (Emily) Velasquez. One sister, Maria Ballesteros, 62 grandchildren, 93 great grandchildren and 27 great- great grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the nurses from Opus and great granddaughter, Aerys Martinez for taking great care of our father.
Pallbearers, Raymond Castillo Jr., Rolando Velasquez Jr., Richard Velasquez Jr., Nicanor Velasquez, Ralph Velasquez III, Reuben Velasquez, Ramiro Velasquez and Anthony Guerrero Jr.
A visitation for Rafael will be held Friday, June 4, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel - Memorial Holly, 3442 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A vigil service and rosary will occur Friday, June 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM, 3442 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A chapel service will occur Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM, 3442 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A burial will occur Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Rose Hill Memorial Park, 2731 Comanche St, Corpus Christi, Texas 78408.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the Velasquez family.
