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Juan Velazquez Obituary

Velazquez, Juan "Mama John" loving husband of Carmen Prieto, beloved brother of Joseph, Manuel and Maria (Canales), fond father of Rafael and Kimberly, uncle to many nephews and nieces and a cherished friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mujeres Latinas En Accion, 1823 W. 17th St., Chicago, IL, 60608 or Farm Workers Labor Organization Committee, 1221 Broadway, Toledo, OH, 43609. Funeral services Thursday, 9 a.m., at St. Pius Church, 1901 S. Ashland Ave. Mass at 10:15 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m., at St. Pius Church. Zefran Funeral Directors, 773-847-6688. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 10, 2003.

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Anthony Tyler

May 9, 2003

Juan- wish I would have heard more of your stories, but thanks for all the happiness you brought my mom.



Anthony

Margaret P. Perez

April 27, 2003

On behave of the Pacheco Family we give our condolences to the Velazquez family. John was a very good friend to my brother Peter "Bob" Pacheco. He was an inspiration to all of his friends & never let them down. Love Marge Pacheco Perez

Abraham Perez

April 27, 2003

Dear "Mama John", we will surely miss you. May the LORD be with you and the burden be lifted from your family. It was a pleasure seeing you again when you came to visit us in Tx.

Love Abel & Marge

Dwight Williams

April 24, 2003

Juan, I just want to Thank you for everything you've done for me. And I mean everything, including Nena!!!

You have been such a inspiration to me. You gave me encouragement and opportunity. You trusted me with your family and gave me your blessing.

May you rest in Peace.

Love Always, Dwight

Julie Figueroa

April 14, 2003

My dearest Juan, I miss you so much, You have change my life in such a big way just in 5 months that i will never forget you. I want to say thank you for everything you did for me, you open my eyes and thought me so much. You are the best and I thank god for bringing you into my life. You were in my life just a short time but, that short time you made such a big impact in it. Juan I will miss you always, and thank you for bringing carmen into my life to, with carmen in my life you will always be with me to. Julie (I.D.O.)

Billy Fuller

April 14, 2003

Juan, just wanted to thank you for all you taught us and for opening your home to us all. You were one of the coolest old school people i've ever met. See you on the other side....Billy

Jaime Gutierrez & Family

April 12, 2003

John,

I'm glad we talked at Ambrose victory party,you were always a good man to talk to. Rest in peace "Mama".

Roberta Lozano

April 11, 2003

May God Bless the family and

comfort you during this time.

Juan you will always be remembered,

may you rest in peace.



With Love Roberta

Lu Ann Montes

April 10, 2003

Dear Carmen and Family,



God bless you. May perpetual light shine upon him.



LuAnn

Rick Williams

April 10, 2003

Juan, I will always remember you as one of the people who gave of themselves to make Immokalee a better place. As my brother Rob said, we will raise a glass to a great man and a great American.

Kathi Timmons

April 10, 2003

Juan you were one of the best. I will miss your honesty and sincerity. You seem to be a dying breed or maybe I'm just getting old. I'll see you on the other side, amigo.

SARA VAZQUEZ

April 10, 2003

JUAN WAS AN HONEST & CONSISTENT PERSON, A GROUNDED & HAPPY INDIVIDUAL WITH A VISION. HE WAS A TEACHER TO MANY, A HARD WORKER, AND HIS LEGACY WILL LIVE ON. DESCANSE EN PAZ, JUAN.

Juanita Lepe

April 10, 2003

My sincere condolences on the loss of such a great person. 18th Street will truly miss one of it's very finest. Rest in Peace Juan and VIVA LA CAUSA!

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