Feligonio Velasquez

A good soldier of God has fought a good fight, he has now laid down his weapons and gone to rest in the presence of His Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord welcomed this good and faithful servant into His presence on December 17, 2021.

Born on May 7, 1931 to Felipe Velasquez and Lucia Martinez, Feligionio Velasquez has left behind an impactful legacy in his 90 years on Earth. Even though Feligonio only went to the 7th grade in school, he realized how much God made it possible and blessed him with his job through the National Park Service at Aztec Ruins National Monument located in Aztec, NM. He was employed there for 31 years and retired as Chief of Maintenance.

Feligonio served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954.

He loved to spend time hiking in the hills and hunting for deer and elk. He took great pride in teaching his children and grandchildren how to hunt and how to respect and safely shoot pistols and rifles.

He was a member and attended faithfully The Master’s Hand Church of God in Bloomfield, NM. He would proudly announce to anyone who would listen that his son The Reverend David Velasquez was his Pastor.

He was very proud of his children and grandchildren’s decisions to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and live their lives in accordance to God’s Word. He was humbled to know that his influence and his example of living for God had affected them in such a positive way.

He was proceeded in death by his Wife of 64 years, Olivama Velasquez; two Sons Julian Lloyd and Daniel Louis Velasquez; and Parents Felipe Velasquez and Lucia Martinez.

He is survived by three Sons: Pastor David Velasquez, (Olivia) Julian Eugene Velasquez (Carol), and Gabriel Velasquez (Ruth); Daughter Pastor Dr. Rachel Velasquez;

Brother Felipe Velasquez Jr. (Diane)  and Sisters: Ruth Martinez, Faye Oakes (Richard) and Louise Sandoval

Grandchildren: Anita Velasquez, Andrea Fierro (Mark), and Angel Britnell (Joseph).

Great grandchildren: Gabriella Alvarado (Carlos), Alessandra Fierro, Andrew Nielson, Dakota Britnell and Great-Great grandchild: Carlos Alvarado III

A Life Celebration will take place at 10:30am on Thursday January 6, 2022 at the Master’s Hand Church of God located at 306 N. 7th St., Bloomfield NM. Military honors will be held and the service will be officiated by Pastor David Velasquez and Pastor Dr. Rachel Velasquez.

Any flowers should be sent directly to The Master’s Hand Church in Bloomfield NM at 10:00am for the service beginning at 10:30am on Thursday January 6, 2022.