Bernie Velez, 78, of Goodyear, AZ, passed away July 25, 2011. He was born in Velez, Spain to Paulino and Marguerita Velez on November 1, 1932. Bernie was the owner and President of Velez Construction Company. He was a general contractor, currently working on the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix.
Bernie is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters Beatrice and Patty; sons Maurice, Jorge and Jed; and 4 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 6th at 6:30 pm at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd in Goodyear, AZ.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.