Richard Velasquez went to be with his Lord on November 24, 2016. Richard was born August 3, 1956 to Tomas Velasquez and Aurora Gaitan. He married Anna on January 18, 1974. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Anna; children: Michelle Tamez and husband Raul, Richard Velasquez, Jr., Michael Velasquez and wife Alicia; grandchildren: Richard Velasquez, Raul Tamez, Rene Tamez, Leila Velasquez, Rick Tamez, Ozzy Velasquez, Ryan Tamez, Raye Tamez, Michael Velasquez, Jr., Angelita Velasquez; siblings Roland Velasquez, Rosemary Belmarez, and Irene Valles.
Family and friends will honor Richard at a Memorial Service on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 7:00p.m. at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.