Wilfredo "Willie" Velasquez
Marriages
Olga Molina - March 13, 1954
Burial Details
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 3D - February 6, 2020
Wilfredo “Willie” Velasquez,
Sr., age 87, passed away
peacefully at his home on
January 26, 2020, surrounded
by his loved ones.
Willie was born on December
5, 1932, in Youngsville, New
Mexico to Celestino and
Reducinda Gallegos Velasquez.
Willie married the love of his life, Olga Molina, on March 13,
1954, in Price, Utah and remained by her side for 66 years, until
his passing.
He inspired those around him with his positive approach to
life, carefree and colorful attitude and unwavering devotion to his
family and friends.
Willie was an avid reader of Louis L’amour, Zane Grey, and a
lover of all old western movies. He loved spending time with
his family, singing and playing the guitar while writing his own
words to well-known songs for everyone’s entertainment. He was a
member of the Assembly of God Church.
Willie is survived by wife, Olga Velasquez; children, Shirley (Glen)
Jones, Broken Arrow, OK; Robert Lee Velasquez, East Carbon,
UT; Danny (Tami) Velasquez, Helper, UT; seven grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral services are Thursday, February 6, 2020, 11:00 a.m.,
at Mitchell Funeral Home in Price, Utah. Burial will be in the
Cliffview Cemetery, Price, following funeral services.
