Just writing these few lines to send my sadness and my condolences to a man that I respect growing up to and showing me how to respect others and setting the foot steps to the right path of life and showing me what’s right and wrong in life I was in sadness to hear of your passing because you were a man that had a lot of respect and you will be missed I just want to thank you and love you with all my heart and may you rest in peace.                   Pat

Dear papa , 
I never thought this day would come  . You take a big piece of all our hearts with you but we all know you are in a better place now not suffering and watching over us making sure we are all okay . I wish I could see you just one more time and see your smile hear your jokes and make you laugh . I’m so glad Mateo got to meet you he loved you . We will forever keep your legacy going papa . We all love you ,I’m so glad that you send me signs that your watching over me it comforts me a lot . There’s so much I want to say but honestly it hurts me just writing this and I can’t get it out of me but I hope everyone knows that you love them and we will all see you again one day . Words can’t explain my love for you and I appreciate Everything YOU HAVW done for each and everyone of us your very loved papa especially my me . I love you papa until we meet again ❤️

When I had first met James he asked me what race I thought he was. I said he was black and he laughed it off and looked at my like I was crazy .

Dear papa, My Favorite Thing that I’ll never forget it everyday for school I would get up and get ready and play my music there was some days you would get mad at me and yell at me to turn it down and after everytime you would say oh my goodness but in a funny way or there was days you would get up and I didn’t know and would sing if I’m playing your oldies and I would hear you and I didn’t say anything but listen to your singing I miss those days I also miss the times you would take me to school and we would sit there and sing your oldies all the way to school one day I tested you and said you drive like a grandma you know what you did you looked at me and said watch this and you hit about 120 on the street and I started to scream you really scared me that day papa but after that we sat there and laughed and say grandma going to kill us i miss u papa and I’ll never forget the little things you and grandma did for me I love you both 😫🫶🏼

Papa, I don’t know where to start. You were the rock to our family,  the listening ear, the person anyone could just go to when they needed a laugh or smile. I hope you knew how much you impacted the lives you ever came across. Thank you for everything you have taught me, did for me, and just being there for me growing up. I promise to continue making you proud and will always remind Kaisen what an amazing Great Papa he had! I love you papa, always and forever! 

As Kaisen would say “Indian Strong”

Dear great grandpa, I miss you so much I loved seeing you and coming to California just to spend time with you and grandma. It looks like you had a lot of amazing memories with your family and with grandma. We all miss you so much and think about you everyday, god decided it was time , and maybe it was for the better for you he knew you were in pain and didn’t want to see you suffer anymore. I love you so much great grandpa xoxo Scarlett ❤️

Dad,

It’s hard to believe you are not here anymore. I’m so blessed to have been present during your last weeks with us sharing moments that I will remember for the rest of my life. The said thing is that you once lived in this world without me and now I have to live in this world without you.   My heart is truly broken but I promise to continue to be the best version of myself because I know that’s what you would expect. Thank you dad for your kindness , gentleness and unconditional love!! I will forever miss you dad! I love you! 

Your Daughter,
Maria

Papa, Thank you for showing me unconditional love. Your legacy will forever live on. No matter who you came in contact with, you showed them love and respect. From going to the doctors, to the store, you were always talking to someone. The stories, and advice are going to be missed so much. 
The memories we have created will never be forgotten. I love you so much & I’m going to miss you.

Although I never had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Velasquez , I am thankful for him in all he did in raising such an incredibly wonderful individual in Maria. Thanks to his positive influence on those around him, his legacy will endure for eternity. His teachings and guidance have touched the lives of countless individuals far more than anyone could possibly know.  Maria has truly touched the lives of many with the values and principles that her Father instilled in her. The impact he has had on this world is truly immeasurable and we are forever grateful for him.

Sending my condolences to Linda, James and Lorraine, Maria and Mary, Henry and Michelle . Bro was one of the kindest men I ever met. Such a loving man with a great big ❤️. 
Love Michae

To my amazing Grandpa, I love you and will always cherish our moments together! It’s no doubt you are the backbone to this Family. Thank you for all of your sacrifices and life lessons you Shared with me over the years. From the late night conversations outside to the garage hangouts, to car rides bumping oldies. You have always showed up for me I will never forget the day that you pulled Brandon aside and asked him when he was going to marry your granddaughter. He made a promise to you and he kept it. I’m so thankful that you and Grandma were able to be at my wedding and that you were able to say a speech. That  will stick with me forever and ever. I promise to always keep your memory alive, I will make sure that my kids grow up knowing what an amazing man you were. Rest easy Grandpa we got it from here! I miss you  dearly, love you Always and Forever 🩷

Grandpa this really hurt me I known you since I was 14 man I’ll never forget all the laughs we have shared and all the talks we have had all the wise advice you have gave me will forever be cherished memories will forever be cherished love you guys

Papa always knew how to make everyone smile with his slightest jokes 😌 everytime an oldie song comes on I imagine grandpa as if he was in the car with me and sing out loud. He used to always say when I was younger that when I turned 18 I would be able to drive his  scooter but by that time it was already broken lol. All us kids would pile on it anywhere we can fit we made it happen lol. I miss papa always and forever I promise to look up and talk to you everyday no matter what I’m doing I’ll stop to speak to you papa.

To my Nino ,I loveyou always,you love made me feel special you will always be in my ❤️,and I will never stop think about you ,I love 💕 you you treated me kind ,I will always keep the memories alive,I love my Nina too ,and the cousins and ,nephews,may you sleep with the Angeles Nino,I really going to miss u ,very important person in my life, Rest in peace Nino,Love your God daughter ,Ramona s.m.Lizama,I won't ever forget you God Bless you.

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James Christopher Velasquez

October 6, 1946 – November 8, 2024

Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary

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