Carol Jean Velasquez of San Manuel, Arizona went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2016.
Carol was born in Wiley Ford, West Virginia on September 8, 1939 to the late Roy and Mildred Park. She married Edward Aldridge in 1956 and after his passing married Henry Velasquez July of 1981.
Carol was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was known for her wonderful hospitality, great cooking and warm hugs. She was truly the epitome of Proverbs 31:28. “Her children arise and call her blessed;and her husband also, and he praises her.”
She is survived by her husband, Henry Velasquez, her children Mike (Sue) Aldridge, David (Roxann) Aldridge, Kelly (Mike) Sloan, Donny (Kristina) Aldridge, Robert (Jenny) Velasquez, & Michael (Amy) Velasquez. She is also survived by her grandchildren Chantel, Ricky, Aaron, Joseph, Kristen, Bradley, Nicolas, Chelsey & Alyssa and her great grandchildren Dylan, Ethan, Annabelle, Jackson & Parker. She is also survived by her siblings Ann, Jack, Norma, Rená, Sharon & Gary.
She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Bernie, Ken, & Don.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Living Word Chapel at 3941 W Hwy 77 in Oracle, Arizona 85623 at 11:00 am.
Following the service, a reception in her honor will be held at the Elks Club in San Manuel, Arizona.
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Post an EventOur sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Dear, sweet lady and she will be missed ♡.
Peace and comfort to the family. We're so sorry for your loss.
We are here for you, now and always. Much love to all the family.
Love is what bridges this life to the next. Remember the joy! Love and peace to the family.
May you all be comforted in knowing she is so free to live again, with no sorrow, no pain, no tears, no bondages of any kind this earth holds us down with, but the greatest revelation that you will be united once again, and be together for all of time and eternity! What blessed hope we as Christians have the greatest treasure of knowing and seeing it coming to pass! Praying for your faith to comfort you!
We hold memories of Carol in our heart. Our deepest sympathy to all.
Love our beautiful Carol
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Marana Mortuary & Cemetery
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.