Maximina Velez Obituary (1936 - 2018)

Maximina "Maxi" Velez, age 81, of Erie, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018. She was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico on September 1, 1936, daughter of the late Nemencio and Modesta Perez. Maxi was known for her steadfastness and the matriarch who held everything together. She was a very loving and tender-hearted person and very devoted to her husband and children. She loved to read the Bible, sing hymns and cook Maxi is survived by her husband of 56 years, Artemio Velez; five children, Artemio Velez Jr. (Veronica), Ricardo Velez, Leticia Salas (Juan), Jose Velez (Sarai) and Lillian Crawford (Mike); one sister, Juana Perez; one brother, Jose Perez; 11 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elizabeth; and several brothers and sisters. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Tuesday, from 4 to 7 pm and are invited to attend a Funeral Service there on Wednesday at 10 am. Interment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.