He is preceded in death by his parents Bartolo Vela and Teresa Vela; his wife Rosalinda P. Vela of 27 years; his son Orlando Vela; his sisters Elva Ayala and Maria A. Vela; and his brothers Simon and Jesus Vela.
He is survived by his children Mabel Guevara, Maria Grenier(Pierre), Art Vela Jr., Torivia Ryan, Elsa Vela, Darrell Vela(Lorett) and David Vela(Genelle). He is also survived by his sisters Irma Sanchez(Edelmiro), Sylvia Cruz(Roy) and Maria Acevedo(Esequiel); 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews that were all special to him.
Special thanks to his nephew Lucas Ruiz Jr.(Myra); and his friends Juan Avila and Nestor Molina.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Funeraria Del Angel, Chapel of Serenity in Mission from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Funeraria Del Angel at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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