Confessor Velez Obituary (1963

Confessor was our beloved son/brother/father, the youngest son in a family of 6 children; throughout his life we affectionately called him Baby. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 16, 1963. We older siblings recall our excitement when Mom brought you home from the hospital. We watched you grow. You started school at Alexander Graham Bell. That was an exciting time for the family because the school sent a teacher to the home to teach us all sign language! We watched you mature. You entered Whitney Young High School. You married. You became a father. We will remember your beautiful smile; your mischievous, boisterous laugh as you pranked your family and friends; your generosity of spirit, kindheartedness, and passion for life. You were a constant helper when it came to household chores and auto repairs. Confessor was creatively talented and was always making things for family and friends. Our sister, Judy, states 'I have a Christmas ornament that I put on my tree every year. Confessor made it when he was in woodshop in high School. This Christmas it will be hard to put up, but I will be making sure that it is at the very front of our tree!' He had such a great love for his pets and always had a menagerie of dogs and birds in his life. He was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan and was big into technology. He loved reading and learning about the newest computers and tablets. We thank God for having been able to share in his last birthday celebration (July 16, 2014). This is a memory that we will cherish forever. We wish you were here now so we could hug you and tell you again how much we love you. With his passing, it has become obvious, how truly loved he was by so many. Confessor was a man that would give you the shirt off his back, if necessary. His son, nieces, and nephews were the ultimate blessing for him. He was very attentive to what his family loves. He knew that his baby sister loved bears, and would gift her something with a bear; his mom's favorite color is red, so she always got something that included the color red! Throughout his life Confessor had a passion for eagles. Now, like an eagle, he has soared into the Heavenly Skies to be with his Creator. To our brother in Heaven, a very strong man who fought many battles in his short life. The peace of the Lord is upon you now. We are so proud to have called you son/brother/father. We are thankful for the time we had together, and though we will miss you every day for the rest of our lives, we know that you are in the presence of our Lord being tended to by the heavenly angels. SERVICES Funeral service Friday, September 12, 2014 Wenas Cemetery 11440 North Wenas Road , Selah , WA 98942