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Joe Velasquez Obituary

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Joe E. Velasquez
August 27, 1931 - Dec. 25, 2017
Joe E. Velasquez, 86, retired Civil Service Employed at the Air Force Academy passed away December 25, 2017 surrounded by his family at his side.
He was born August 27, 1931 in San Acacio, Colorado to the union of Leo Velasquez and Sara Olivas Velasquez both parents preceded him in death along with his daughter Amy K. Chavez.
He was united in Holy Matrimony with Ruth Sanchez July 24, 1953 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He enjoyed playing golf, taking care of is lawn (which was his pride and joy), taking long walks, his grandkids, and most of all spending quality time with his wife Ruth.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Ruth Velasquez, his children, Gary (Adele) Velasquez, Arnold Velasquez, Joey (Kathie) Velasquez, his grandchildren Michelle Chavez, Jessica Chavez(Eric Tafoya), Chris Chavez (Sabrina Erickson), Desiree Ross, Desiree Velasquez, Breana Velasquez, Brandon Velasquez; great-grandchildren Jasmine Tafoya, Avery Walker, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Scripture Rosary at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 30, 2017 following with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2715 E. Pikes Peak Avenue. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 28, 2017.

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Michael Romero

January 3, 2018

Very sorry to hear about your loss. May God keep his hand on your family during this time.

Ernie & Priscilla Hernandez

December 30, 2017

Aunt Ruth and Family we are sorry to hear of your loss. "Those we Love don't go away they walk beside us every day. Unseen, Unheard, but always near. Still Loved, Still missed and very dear. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal." We know about these words because we have been where you are now recently. Today, Our Holy Father has the clock and Uncle Joe had all the time he would allow. He suffered until God finally said I have the right to assignment. Your mission on earth has been accomplished! Uncle Joe has completed his DASH here on earth and taken his first step into eternity, that cycle of birth, life, death and return to his Creator 31,532 days later to the place that the Lord Jesus Christ has reserved for him for his good deeds.
That dash between (August 27, 1931 December 25, 2017) those years represent all the time he spent alive on earth and those who loved him know how much that line is worth. May you all find comfort in the word of God during this difficult time. Praying for you today and the days ahead. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Please accept our personal condolences at this most difficult time.

Jessica Chavez

December 30, 2017

Grandpa Joe I will miss you dearly. You meant the world's to me, I was lucky to have such a wonderful man in my life to take care of me as if I was his own. I know you are no longer in pain and with my mom. I will never forget you or the things you did for us. You were truly an angel here on earth and now in heaven. I hope I never let you down. I love you very much.
Love Jessica

Kathie Velasquez

December 29, 2017

I will miss you more than you would probably have ever thought, but I know one day we will all be together again enjoying the peaceful, pain-free, everlasting life that God promises. Even though I will miss you like crazy, I am so happy that your pain has ended and that you are finally with your beloved Amy. The years we had together are priceless to me and I will cherish them forever and always

Yvette Trujillo

December 28, 2017

So sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose a parent. Our hearts are with you and our cherished memories will live on forever. Much love always the Archuleta's, Moreno's and Trujillo Family

December 28, 2017

Sara R. Montoya

Tina Romero

December 28, 2017

My deepest condolences to aunt Ruth and family,he was a great husband and father and grandfather brother and Uncle. I loved you so uncle Joe
Michelle I want to thank you for everything you have done for your grandpa and grandma .

Rudy Lucero

December 28, 2017

My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers to Ruth,and all of your family, at this most difficult of times. You all have to cherish all the good times you have had with Joe. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Love to all of you,
Rudy Lucero

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