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(Oct. 16, 2003)
Salome P. Velasquez, 47, died as a result of a traffic accident near Ralston on Oct. 16 (Thursday).
He was born in Mexico on Aug. 1, 1956, to Francisco and Elifonza (Pizarro) Velasquez. He came to the United States in 1977. He was employed at Cody Lumber Co. at the time of his death.
Funeral Services were held at St. Barbara's Catholic Church on Sunday evening and Monday morning (Oct. 19-20). Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife Rosa Velasquez; children Jabier Velasquez, Maria Morales and husband Victor, Pablo Velasquez, Melisa Velasquez, Jackie Velasquez, Martin Velasquez; three grandchildren; brothers Felipe Villanueva, Seberino Velasquez, Chuy Velasquez, Ricardo Velasquez, Cristobal Velasquez, Octavio Velasquez; sisters Amalia Soto, Evodia Ramirez and Elva Monarrez; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and son Salome Velasquez preceded him in death. The family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love, support and generosity during the time of their loss. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
