Victor Manuel Vela was granted his wings on May 14, 2021. He was born May 3, 1951 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Jose and Maria Vela. He lived a long fulfilling life, enjoyed spending time with family and cooking. Victor will be remembered by his jokes and for his love of sports and will be deeply loved and missed.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria Vela; father, Jose Vela Sr.; brothers, Pedro Vela and Joe Vela; sister, Maria Escochea.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Dolores Vela; sons, Victor Flores and Tony Vela; daughters, Jessica Flores, Victoria Vela (Roderick Shambra) and Elizabeth Vela: brother, Guadalupe Vela; sister, Josie Vela; grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Funeraria del Angel-Cheyenne, 549 Cheyenne St., on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 12:00 pm. A Holy Rosary will be recited at Our Lady of Pilar Catholic Church, 1101 Bloomington St., at 1:30 pm with Funeral Mass to follow at 2:00 pm. Interment will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Fond memories of expression may be offered at www.funerariadelangelcheyenne.com and our Facebook Page: Funeraria del Angel Cheyenne
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