Roberto Velasquez, 90, of Mercedes, TX. went to be with our dear Lord, May 5, 2023. He was surrounded by his children in the comfort of his own home. Roberto was a devoted father who was an excellent provider, witty, courageous, and disciplined. He believed in family values. Dad was a hands-on teacher who taught his children to be independent, responsible, and to never be a quitter. He adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed, and be forever remembered in our hearts. Roberto was an all-around athlete who lettered in football and excelled in track at Mercedes H.S. He proudly served 4 years in The U.S. Air Force. He went on to graduate from El Paso Tech. During his post at Biggs AirField, he met his sweetheart, Emma Bautista, at a NCO dance. Dad was a loving, dedicated husband to his wife, Emma, for 57 years until her death. Roberto worked as a charismatic, skilled salesman for Fred Hervey at Paramount Meat Company for twenty years. Dad and Mom were successful business partners who owned and worked ardently at 5 Points Laundromat, and several properties. Roberto enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cooking/grilling for his family. He was fond of all vocational trades including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work. Dad worked relentlessly on mechanical breakdowns, and property improvement projects.
Roberto is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Emma B. Velasquez, mother, Camila Hinojosa, father, Transito Velasquez, and brothers: Gilberto and Edualdo Velasquez.
He is survived by his daughter, Corinne V. Garza, sons, Robert Velasquez Jr. (Debbie), Jaime Velasquez (Sonia) and Rudy Velasquez (+Rosa) 14 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are: Ivan Garza, Jocef Garza, Gino Velasquez, Beau Velasquez, Jaime Velasquez, Jaime Velasquez Jr., Julia Velasquez and Rudy Velasquez Jr. Honorary pallbearer is Robert Velasquez III. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 23rd from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Funeraria del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Avenue with a Vigil beginning at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, May 24th at 12:00 pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1050 North Clark Drive followed by burial in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Blvd.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMartin.com for the Velasquez family.
