Marco Antonio passed away Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 in Imperial Beach, California. Marco, son of Heriberto Velazquez & Maria Serrano, was born on September 16th, 1944 in Nacozari de Garcia, Sonora, Mexico. Marco served in the U.S. Army as Sergeant from October 15, 1963 until his honorable discharge on September 30, 1969. It was during that time when he proudly gained U.S. Citizenship on October 26. 1964.
Marco was preceded in death by his parents, his good friend and ex-wife (Heidemarie Anna Mawris), and his step-son (Rodrigo “Rudy” Moises Tamayo).
Marco is survived by his loving children, beloved long-time companion, and his loving step-children.
His 2 sons include:
Mark Velazquez & his wife Kimberly of Earlsboro, Oklahoma; Michael Velazquez of Branson West,
Missouri
His 3 daughters include:
Marianne Rubin and her husband Michael of Dallas, Texas; Andrea Kathleen Velazquez of Chula Vista,
California; Vivianne Elizabeth Velazquez of Chula Vista, California.
Beloved Long-Time Companion:
Rosa Maria Aleman of Chula Vista, California
His 2 step-daughters include:
Rosa Tamayo Rodriguez of Houston, Texas; Alexandra Tamayo Julien of Murrieta, California
Marco was a proud man who loved his family dearly. He loved and was beloved. His memory will always live on with his surviving family and friends.