Leonides "Leo" Ramon Velasquez

Leonides Ramon Velasquez affectionately known as “Leo”, 39, passed away February 13, 2025. A lifetime Puebloan, he was born November 23, 1985 to proud parents, Robert C. and Brenda M. (Anglada) Velasquez.

He was a graduate of East High School, Class of 2004 and a disabled Marine Veteran. Leo was very loveable and happy, he had a great personality and sense of humor, a real jokester. Leo was always wanting to help anyone, especially his dad. He was a huge Superman fan. He loved his family especially his children, who were his life. Leo enjoyed listening to music, smoking and having a good time. He will be missed and loved by all who knew him.

Leonides is survived by his parents, Robert and Brenda Velasquez; his siblings, Rachel (William) Stines, David (Emily) Velasquez, Sonya (Joseph) Cole and Michael Velasquez; mother of his children, Julz Velasquez; children, Victoria Evelyn Ann, Stephanie Leona Marie, Olivia Lucinda Denise, Natalie Jay Dawn, and Eric Joseph David Velasquez; and his girlfriend, Patrice Morris and her children Adrian Cortez and Phoenix Morris; grandma, Gloria Anglada; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Leo joins his grandparents, Clovis and Lucinda Velasquez, and Vito and Evelyn Anglada in the pearly gates of heaven.

Funeral Service, 10 am, Sat., Feb. 22, 2025 at Christ Church Pueblo West, 1099 S. McCulloch Blvd West. Pastor Bryan Kelsen officiating.

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