Maria Estela Franco-Velez Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Maria Estela Franco-Velez of Westfield, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 97, on May 10, 2022. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Maria Estela Franco-Velez to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband William Franco-Velez; her daughter Marlene Franco-Velez; her parents, Virgilio Almanzar and Ercilia Almanzar of Fernandez; and her brothers, Virgilio, Alberto and Fernando Almanzar of Fernandez.

She is survived by: her daughter Denise Smyth (Jim Smyth); her grandchildren, James (Jean), Patricia, Kelly (Todd), David, John and Cole; her great grandchildren, James, Joanna, Sunny and Joshua; her nephew Dr. Eduardo Almanzar (Lindaura); and her nieces, Ana Maria Almanzar and Laura Sanchez (Marino).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bussell Family Funerals

Report

Edit Report Authorize the original

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Maria Estela Franco-Velez.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Light a candle

Illuminate their memory

Give a memorial tree

Plant a tree

Family tree

Brought to you by

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Maria Estela Franco-Velez’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

Events

Add an event

Mon

May 16

Rosary

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church
14598 Oak Ridge Rd, Carmel, IN 46032

Mon

May 16

Visitation

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church
14598 Oak Ridge Rd, Carmel, IN 46032

Mon

May 16

Mass of Christian Burial

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church
14598 Oak Ridge Rd, Carmel, IN 46032

Mon

May 16

Committal service

Union Chapel Cemetery
9001 Union Chapel Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
Helps people recognize Maria Estela Franco-Velez and express their condolences more easily.
No advertising will be displayed on this page.

Authorize the original