Mrs. Velez was born on December 8, 1917 in Isabela, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Pascual Arce and Adelina Deliz.
She is survived by two sons, Ramon and Mario Velez; two daughters, Gloria M. an Maria E. Velez; 12 grandchildren, Alex, Orbille, Richard, Raymond, Jennifer, Leslie, Eduardo, Lizzy, Vilma, Mario, Dania and Michele; and two sisters,Juana Arce and Candita Noriega; several nieces and nephews.