Leopoldo Velasquez Obituary
Leopoldo Velasquez
April 4, 1946 – July 24, 2025
Leopoldo “Leo” Velasquez, of Port Lavaca, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1946, in Port Lavaca, Texas, to the late Concepcion Velasquez and Olivia Bernal.
He is survived by his loving sister, Janie McNeillie and her husband Jim, of Fulshear, Texas, and nephew, Rev. Richard McNeillie, of Houston. Leo was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Santiago “Jimbo” Velasquez.
Leo proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of Texas A&I. He worked for the Texas Dept. of Human Resources until his retirement.
In his active years, Leo enjoyed jogging, playing tennis, and cycling. He had a passion for reading and sharing his faith.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation at Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home in Port Lavaca, on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m., and a fellowship service at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Port Lavaca. Interment will immediately follow at the Port Lavaca Cemetery and a reception will be held at St. Jude Hall.
Leo will be remembered for his quiet strength, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for God and his family. His memory will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
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| Date: | 8/8/2025 | | Time: | 4:00 PM | | Location: | Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home, Port Lavaca, TX |
| Date: | 8/8/2025 | | Time: | 6:00 PM | | Location: | Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home, Port Lavaca, TX |
| Date: | 8/9/2025 | | Time: | 10:00 AM | | Location: | Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Port Lavaca, TX |
| Date: | 8/9/2025 | | Time: | 11:00 AM | | Location: | Port Lavaca Cemetery, Port Lavaca, TX |
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