Ricardo R. Vela
February 7, 1945 - November 16, 2021
Penitas - Ricardo R. Vela entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jovita and Gerardo Vela. He is survived by his loving wife, Enedina Vela, his loving children: Ricardo C. Vela, Roque Vela (Nereida), Lurdes y. Guerrero (Eduardo), Elva M. Campos (Jose), his adoring 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and his sister, Norma Alejandro. Ricardo was a car salesman for El Centro Dodge, Spikes Ford and Ramirez Ford. He was a 1963 graduate of La Joya High School and a proud La Joya ISD Trustee School Board Member. He also served as a reserved deputy for Hidalgo County Constable's Office Precinct 3. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021, from 5PM-9PM with a rosary at 7PM at the Lord and I Funeral Home in Penitas, Texas. A funeral mass will take place the following day on Thursday, November 18th, 2021, at Our Lady Queen of Angels of La Joya, Texas at 1PM. Burial will follow at the Lord and I Cemetery in Penitas, Texas. Lord and I Funeral Home of Penitas Texas is in charge of the arrangements.
Penitas - Ricardo R. Vela entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jovita and Gerardo Vela. He is survived by his loving wife, Enedina Vela, his loving children: Ricardo C. Vela, Roque... View Obituary & Service Information