Evangelina Velasquez Wilches

With sadden hearts we inform family and friends that our beloved mother, Evangelina Velasquez Wilches, 91 was called to eternal life on October 21, 2026. She was generous and compassionate and approached life with strength and courage. She took pride in her family and filled our hearts and souls with love and joy.

Born February 23, 1935 in Weslaco, Texas as the sixth of nine children to Reyes Castellanos and Feleciano Velasquez. During her childhood she attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic School and would travel with her family to northern states for seasonal farm work in spring and summer months. In 1960, she moved to Dallas where she studied and worked as a certified nurse the following year. She married Joe Mejia Wilches of Mesquite and they relocated to Eagle Ford community in West Dallas. They shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 45 years and were blessed with four children.

Evangelina was a dedicated supporter of the Guadalupe Radio Network and enjoyed listening to daily Mass and reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet along with brother, Pedrito Acevedes on the radio station.

Evangelina was the proud matriarch of a close-knit family. She is admired by family for her strength and faith. She was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for more than half a century. She and her family enjoyed a Sunday tradition of attending Mass together, followed by lunch at her favorite restaurant, Sagreros.

Evangelina was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan watching any game she could. She worked for DISD at Gabe P. Allen Elementary School as a “Lunch Lady” as she will be remembered by many that will miss her.

We are truly blessed our Lord shared with us such a treasurer. It was a privilege to call you Mom, Grandma, Grandma-Ma, Aunt and Friend.

Mom, you will truly be missed and be forever in our hearts.

She is preceded in death by husband, Joe M. Wilches, son David Wilches as well as her parents and all her siblings.

Evangelina is survived by daughters Mary Jo Wilches, Lucy Hernandez husband Antonio, Eliza Brannon husband Ronnie; grandchildren, Nicholas, Breanna, Savannah husband Jordan, Eva Gabriela and great grandson, Nathan Joseph.

Open visitation will be held at Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 3235 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, Texas 75220, on November 3, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with Rosary beginning at 6:00 pm followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes, 5605 Bernal Dr, Dallas, Texas 75212, on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery.