Maria Elena Veliz II Obituary
The world bids farewell to Maria Elena Veliz II in Waco, Texas, born in Hermiston, Oregon, departing on March 30, 2025 at the age of 48. Maria Elena leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Maria Elena Veliz II or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Maria Elena leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She is survived by: her parents, Elizardo Veliz and Maria Elena Veliz; her children, Frederick Christopher Reese, Derrick Christopher Reese Jr., Micah Derrick Reese, Elena Maria Reese, Melanie Marie Reese and Aubrey Irene Knight; and her sisters, Esmeralda Eckhardt, Imelda V. Nygard and Sandra Veliz. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A rosary was held on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Burns Mortuary Chapel (685 W Hermiston Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church (565 W Hermiston Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838).
