Raul Vela Sr.

Raul Vela Sr., 65, of Shertz, Texas was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Raul Sr. was born on July 21, 1957 to Baldemar and Maria (Flores) Vela of Laredo, Texas. He married Stella R. Vela on April 23, 1996. Raul and Stella were married for 27 blessed years. Raul loved his family and showed his love in many ways. He had a generous heart and willing to serve those he loved. His family is truly blessed to have had him in their lives. He will be missed greatly by the many who loved and admired him. Raul was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, etc. but above all he was a follower of Jesus Christ, “blessed by the best!” Raul was a member of the City on a Hill Church in Schertz, Texas. He enjoyed attending church service and helping where he could. Raul was a dedicated and hardworking employee for 38+ years at Ingram Readymix in Converse, Texas. Raul was also a US Army Veteran who proudly served his country and was always proud to be an American.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Baldemar and Maria Vela and sister, Wanda Castillo.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife Stella, his children, son Raul Jr. and wife Carol; son Richard Vela; son Sean Medellin; grandchildren, Raul III (Trey) and Ryan Vela; Nevaeh Maldonado; Elizabeth Vela; great grandchild Bella Alvarez; brothers Baldemar, Jr.; Oscar and his wife Delia, Ricardo; Ruben and his wife Nellie; and Javier and his wife Laura; sisters Bertha Medina; Veronica Davila and Leticia Wagener; and many nieces and nephews.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Trey Vela, Robert Rivera, Roy Castillo, Ricky Vela, David Medina, Desi Medina, Michael Wagener and Gabriel Maldonado.

The family would like to thank everyone who has reached out and offered their thoughts and prayers.

A visitation for Raul Sr. will be held Monday, April 24, 2023 from 5:00 PM 8:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM also at Colonial Funeral Home. Raul Sr. will be laid to rest at Ft. Sam Houston, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 at 2:30 PM. A reception will take place at Everyday Christian Fellowship, 950 Everyday Wy, Cibolo, TX 78108.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com for the Vela family.