Leo Velasquez

Leo Velasquez, 72, of Mesa de Pinvetal passed away on June 25, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Tony and Carlota Velasquez, grandparents Merejildo and Natividad Martinez and Venceslao and Rosa Velasquez sibling Lucy Lovato, Angelica Anderson, Josephine and Juan Velasquez. He is survived by his wife, Anita, of 50 and a half years. Together they raised four sons Ronald(wife Cynthia), Margarito(companion Lenora), Bennie(wife Cristy) and Ricardo. He was blessed with 8 grandchildren Johnny, Desiree, Alexandra, Angelina, Unica, Naomi, Zach, Vicente and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Rosa”Chata”Jaramillo(husband Freddie), and Sandra Gonzales, a dear sister in law Jamie Chacon, a good friend Benito Morfin, and many other family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to Sammy Olivas for making Leos’ final vessel. The Velasquez family has entrusted their loved ones final arrangements to Rivera Family Funeral and cremations of Espanola, New Mexico.

There will be a Memorial Service and Condolence line on Thursday, July 8th at Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola from 3PM to 5PM.

In lieu of flowers the family requests you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.