Alex Velasquez

Alex G. Velasquez, 66, died Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Durango, CO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 5, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will occur at Ignacio West Cemetery in Ignacio. A rosary will be held at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Velasquez was born March 8, 1948 in Ignacio, Colorado, the son of Augustine and Felicita Velasquez.
Alex was an avid horseman. He enjoyed the great outdoors; including, fishing, and hunting. He also loved watching his Broncos! He was a proud grandpa and loved supporting his grandkids by watching them participate in their various sports activities.
He is survived by his son, Alexis Velasquez of Ignacio, CO; grandsons: Ruben, Lexis and Ty Velasquez, Granddaughter Celsa Velasquez of Ignacio, CO,great-granddaughter Rena Richards of Ignacio, CO, sisters: Georgann Alcon of Pagosa Springs, CO; Martha, of Magna, UT; Virgie Velasquez of Bloomfield, NM and Priscilla Holman of Farmington, NM, and numerous extended family.