Mateo Cirilo Velasquez Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mateo Cirilo Velasquez of California, Missouri, who passed away on February 23, 2024, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Benny Velasquez and Delphina Velasquez. He is survived by: his close friend Mina Sanchez; his children, James Brown (Aeriel), Mateo Velasquez (Jacqueline), Monica McDermott (Christian), Emily Velasquez (Josh) and Seth Velasquez (Jamie); his grandchildren, Autumn, Trace, Cruz, Lyrik, Josephine, Malyki, Vega, Cirilo, Kaylynn, Lucian, Kious and Vivian; and also, David Russell, Andrew Russell (Niki) and Selina Detrick (Codee). He is also survived by partner, five children, twelve grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

To honor Mateo's memory, the family encourages memorial donations to Wayside Waifs, an organization dedicated to animal welfare. Donations can be sent to 3901 Martha Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO 64137.