Lillian Dolores Velazquez, 70, joined the heavenly angels on Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 after succumbing to complications from COVID-19. Born May 19, 1950 in Phoenix, AZ to parents Ralph and Consuela Cortez, Lillian dedicated her life to her family and was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. In May 1970, Lillian married the love of her life, Robert Velazquez, with whom she shared the bonds of love for over 50 years.
Lillian is succeeded in life by her four wonderful children, Kristine Araiza (Albert Sr.), Robert Velazquez Jr. (Kristi), Katherine Velazquez and Daniel Velazquez (Samantha) and 10 beautiful grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Ralph, mother Consuela, brother Ralph Cortez Jr. and daughter Bernadette Velazquez.
A rosary and celebration of life is scheduled for Monday March 1st at A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary from 5pm-8pm. Funeral services will commence on Tuesday March 2nd with a Mass at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church from 10am-11am and the final laying to rest at St. Francis Cemetery from 11:45am-12:00pm.
Due to current restrictions in place due to the pandemic, all services will be streamed online live while in-person attendance will be done by invitation only.
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