Louie Joe Velasquez

July 9, 1952 - April 18, 2018

Louie Joe Velasquez, 65, of South Lake Tahoe, CA passed away suddenly on April 18, 2018 in El Monte, CA. Louie was born on July 9, 1952 in Barstow, CA to parents Luis and Elvira Velasquez. He attended schools in Barstow and later moved to El Monte, CA where he met his Darling, Karen Williams. He then moved to South Lake Tahoe where he spent his time and talents creating art and living a quiet and peaceful life. He had a great passion for the Raider football team and spent many Sundays calling family members as we all watched the game. He loved spending time calling friends and relatives on the phone. Everyone will remember how he made each of us feel special and how he filled our lives with joy through his humor and contagious laughter. Louie was welcomed into Eternity by his father, Luis Velasquez, his Darling Karen and his nephew Frank Anthony Vasquez III. Louie is survived by his mother, Elvira Velasquez; step-mother, Clara Velasquez; sisters Lydia Hayes (Bill), Espy Gutierrez (Tommy), Esther Rosas (Frederico); brothers Danny Velasquez, Sammy Velasquez (Evelyn), Alejandro Velasquez; many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Louie will be deeply missed but his memory will live in our hearts forever. A celebration of Louie’s life will be held on May 3, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 505 E. Mt. View St., Barstow, CA 92311. Rosary at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 11:00 a.m. followed by a graveside blessing. Please join the family at Noonan Hall for sharing, food and refreshments.