Obituary for Salvador Velasquez Salvador M. Velasquez went to be with the Lord on Jun 25, 2018, at the age of 88. He went his way, peacefully, at his home. Salvador was born on October 17, 1929 in Laredo, Texas.
He graduated from Martin High School and Laredo Jr. College before serving in the US Army, in Europe. After living w extended family and working in Chicago, he returned to Laredo, married, and in 1956 moved his wife and new born first daughter to San Antonio for better opportunities. Salvador had strong family values and lived the model work ethic of his generation.
He was a jack of all trades. He completed Barber College and barbered part time, mostly at Fernandez Barber Shop on South Flores, and at home his entire lifetime until a few years ago. He had a nineteen year career w first the State Hospital, then Texas Rehab Commission as a Vocational Evaluator, helping injured tradesmen on Workman’s Comp learn new skills and get back to work.
He attended St Phillips College, became an electrician, and drove a natural gas delivery truck, fulltime, but on the side. His final career was as a heavy equipment electrician, then forklift operator with the American Can Company, at the Lone Star Brewery- a Steel Workers Union job where he was proud to always work an extra shift. With the plant closure imminent in the late 1980’s, he retrained again at St Phillips College for AC/Refrigeration, then retired at the age of 57.
In retirement, he succeeded in buying and selling properties, enjoyed travelling, watching sports, maintaining his home and cars, caring for grandkids, politics and news – and giving his opinions and guidance freely. He attended St Lawrence Catholic Church and later frequented the Hope of Grace City Senior’s Center. Salvador was a colorful character with a good sense of humor.
He always provided, and helped family in almost every way he was asked. To the end, he was a model warrior, and showed great strength and resiliency. He is preceded in death by his parents Reyes and Tadea Velasquez, his brother, Rodolfo Velasquez, brother in law, Ricardo Serna, and sister in law, Guadalupe Velasquez.
He is survived by his loving family, his wife of 64 years, Amanda Velasquez; their daughters, Sarah Velasquez Segura (Gilbert), Diana Velasquez Terrazas, Deborah Velasquez Jaime, Sandra Velasquez-Herrera (Rene); son, David S. Velasquez (Teresa); sister, Lilia Velasquez Serna, brother, Raul Velasquez, sister in law, Elizabeth Velasquez; grandchildren, Michael (Marisa), Chris (Lauren) , April, Veronica, Megan (Omar), Melanie, and Trey; and great grandchildren, Savannah, Josalynn, Bella, Kaleb, Cash, R. J., Michaella, Arianna, Alexander, Mikayla. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South from 5pm to 9pm with the holy rosary to be recited at 7pm. Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 2, 2018 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South at 11am followed by interment at Mission Burial Park South.
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