Jaime Lavado Velasquez Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jaime (Jim) Lavado Velasquez (Woodbridge, Virginia), who passed away on March 2, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jaime Lavado Velasquez to pay them a last tribute.

Jim was born on July 27, 1957 in Angeles City in the province of Pampanga in the Philippines. He was born to parents Angela Velasquez (mother) and Cosme Velasquez (father). Jim has 10 siblings with the same parents. He attended RCC high school and FEU college. In 1983, Jim enlisted in the US Navy, which brought him to the United States. Jim was active military for 22 years and achieved his highest ranking as Chief Petty Officer, E7. During his 22-year service with the US Navy, Jim was deployed numerous times to Afghanistan, Japan, Camp Lejeune, San Diego, and South Korea. Most notably, he was deployed to the USNS Comfort for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Jim’s honors include Navy Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Received Global Warfare on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals. He earned his MA in Public Administration from Webster University in May 2004 and MA in International Relations at the University of Oklahoma in July 2013. Jim honorably retired from the US Navy in 2005 to continue growing a life with his family.

Jim married his wife, Luz Velasquez in 1988, and raised two sons: James Velasquez (born in 1991) and Jeff Velasquez (born in 1993). He is survived by Luz, James, Jeff, and his future daughter-in-law Rose Mary Garcia. He is also survived by his siblings Amor Velasquez, Frank Velasquez, Ricardo Velasquez, Nestor Velasquez, Robert Velasquez, Jun Velasquez, Bernie Velasquez, Khid Velasquez, and Lhing Velasquez.

Funeral arrangements & interment date are to be scheduled. In honor of Jim’s 22-year service with the United States Navy, Jim’s final place of rest will be at Arlington National Cemetery.

The legacy of Jim Velasquez will continue to live forever. He will always be with his friends and family.