Fernando Velez VII
Obituary
Fernando Velez VII died unexpectedly on Sept. 12 in Watsonville.
Mr. Velez was born July 4, 1962, in San Jose to Fernando Velez VI and Sandra Kimbrough. He was the eldest of six children.
Family was his true passion in life, Mr. Velez was amazing at and truly loved being a father and grandfather. He also had a passion for music and the arts. He was a sound technician for the LowRider Band for over 10 years. Mr. Velez lived with the constant pursuit of happiness. This lifestyle along with a love for The Beatles and Prince brought him pure joy. That joy was passed onto his children and through them, he will live on always. He will be missed dearly.
He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Rosemary Velez, with whom he shared five children: Fernando Velez VIII, Sandra Monique Borba, John Lennon, Veronikka Zenaida and Daniel Zapata Velez. He also leaves behind five grandchildren.
Viewing will be on Sept. 22 at Mehl's Colonial Chapel from 5pm-9pm with the rosary starting at 7pm. Funeral mass will be on Sept. 23 at Valley Catholic Church at 10am. A burial immediately to follow at Valley Public Cemetery.
Published in The Pajaronian · September 17, 2021