He graduated from Tuloso- Midway High School and served in the Air Force from 1968-1971.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and children Luciano and Valerie Vela.
He is survived by his wife Herminia Heil, and his children: sons Bryan Heil, Martin Heil Jr., Richard Vela, and daughter Mary Ann Jennings.
Burial will be held at a later date at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, 9974 I-37 Corpus Christi Texas 78410.
Services are entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Cheyenne, 549 Cheyenne Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78405.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelcheyenne.com for the Heil family.
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