Maurilio Velazquez's Obituary
Maurilio Velazquez, born on September 13, 1948 in Guerrero, Mexico to parents Taurino
Velazquez and Maria De Jesus Flores Ibarra. Maurilio grew up in Xochipala, a small pueblo in
Guerrero. He left his hometown to move to Teloloapan to further his education which his father instilled the importance of education. After he finished his studies he moved to Mexico City where he met and married Etelvina Estrada in 1974. As a young man he worked at Spicer Factory in Mexico assembling car parts. When the factory closed, he was able to cash out his retirement which gave him the opportunity to purchase land and build his first home in Mexico City. In 1984 in pursuit of a better life for himself and his family, he immigrated to the U.S. and became a U.S. Citizen in 1996. He worked as a short order cook for Denny’s diner for over 25 years. He always stressed the importance of getting a good education and instilled this value in his daughters.
In his retirement he enjoyed annual vacations in Mexico and spending quality time with his
family. Maurilio is survived by his wife of over 46 years, Etelvina Estrada de Velazquez; four daughters: Rosa M. Camargo, Alma D. Medina, Jacqueline Felix and Karina Velazquez; and nine grandchildren: Jonathan Camargo, Francisco J. Medina Jr., Anthony D. Medina, Ayden F. Medina, Abigail E. Medina, Annabel M. Medina, Leonardo Felix, Nicholas Felix, and Mauricio Felix and eight brothers and sisters. He resided in San Diego for over 36 years. He was respected as well as respectful to and by all he met. Maurilio was generous, loving, giving, a great storyteller and always had great advice. He entered his eternal rest on July 13, 2020 in San Diego, California at the age of 75, from COVID-19 pneumonia. It is evident that he will forever be missed and never forgotten. May he rest in eternal peace.
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