Velia E. Guzman
December 1, 1926 - January 24, 2022
Velia E. Guzman 95, of Harlingen went to be with the Lord Monday, January 24, 2022. She was born December 1, 1926 in Tampico, Mexico to Norberto and Amalia Echazarreta. She is preceded in death by her parents and 8 siblings, Norberto Echazarreta, Alberto Echazarreta, Edmundo Echazarreta, Juan Echazarreta, Carmen Echazarreta, Amalia Echazarreta, Maura Echazarreta and Sara Echazarreta. She is also preceded in death by her beloved grandmother who helped raise her, Sara Guevara Izaguirre. Velia is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Guillermo A. Guzman, Sr.; his son, Guillermo Guzman, Jr. (Rachel) and his daughter, Nora Sandra Guzman-Morato; 3 grandchildren, Alexandra Victoria Guzman, Andres Guillermo Guzman and Christina Nicole Morato. She is also survived by her brother, Eudo Echazarreta Azua and numerous nieces and nephews. Velia served faithfully beside her husband as Eucharistic Ministers at Queen of Peace Catholic Church for over 40 years. Visitation will begin Friday at 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM and a rosary will be at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 29, 2022 departing the Rudy Garza Funeral Home at 1:30 PM for a 2:00 PM funeral service at Queen of Peace Catholic Church and burial will follow at Ashland Cemetery.
Velia E. Guzman 95, of Harlingen went to be with the Lord Monday, January 24, 2022. She was born December 1, 1926 in Tampico, Mexico to Norberto and Amalia Echazarreta. She is preceded in death by her parents and 8 siblings, Norberto Echazarreta,... View Obituary & Service Information