Jose (Joe) was born September 29,1928, in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico. Joe was the son of Antonio Luis (Leoncio) Velazquez and Virginia (Aguila) Velazquez. Joe married Eudora B. Harms January 26,1952, in Dixon, IL. Tragically, Eudora (Deeda) died after an extended illness, June 2, 1972, age 38.
Joe was employed at Northwestern Steel & Wire. He was a wire drawer in the East Plant Wire mill, retiring with 35 years of service.
Survivors include his children Joseph (Teresa), Micheal (Mary Ann), Theresa Lorenzy, Timothy (Jacquie), Charles, David, Fred (Naomi), Andrea (Joe), Dale, James, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, one twice great grandson, and many nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife Eudora, two sons Anthony Velazquez and Paul Velazquez, and one grandson Corey Velazquez. Siblings that preceded him in death are brothers Antonio, Carlos, Teodora Juan, Rodolfo, Roguelio, and sisters Eustolia Moreno, Carmen Galvan, Genoveva Alcantar, Maxamina Marquez, and Ana Maria Lopez. Joe was the last survivor in his family of eleven children.
Joe wished to express a special gratitude to his daughter Ange, son Dave, and granddaughters Eudora Baker and Sara Harms. They provided selfless and tireless care and love, especially these last 2 years as he battled his final illness.
Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial was held on March 11, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, the Reverend Carlos Monsalve officiated. Burial was at Oak Knoll Memorial Park.
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