She lived in Corpus Christi, Texas most of her life. She was known to her family as “Welita” and for her love and care of the family.
A woman of humble beginnings, she persevered and went forward to become more than was expected of her. She took pride in her role as matriarch of the family.
Welita, you will be missed. You leave us so many wonderful memories and for this you will live in our hearts forever.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Rafael Vela.
Eliza leaves behind her loving family; one brother, Lupe Alvarez; four daughters, Mary Pensyl, Ofelia Vela, Elisa Vela, Marta Vela and one son, Rafael Vela Jr. She also leaves behind numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary to be resided at 7:00 p.m. that same evening.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
