Augusto Velasco

Augusto Albano Velasco, 77, longtime resident of Salinas, passed away on March 26, 2012 in Salinas. He was born on December 20, 1934 in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Augusto was a member of the Madonna del Sasso and Sacred Heart Parishes, as well as Couples for Christ, and was an officer of Bisayan U.S.A. Santo Nino Organization. He was an officer of the Special Forces of the Philippine Army, where her served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Thelma B. Velasco of Salinas daughters, Angie (Arnie) Vios of Salinas Luchie (Ronald) Alba of Salinas Kathleen Velasco of Salinas Gigi (Jerry) Garcia of Seattle, Washington Michelle Velasco of Chicago, Illinois son, Michael (Kirsten) Velasco of Schaumburg, Illinois sisters, Linda Acosta and Chaning Velasco both of the Philippines grandchildren, Charles Velasco Therese Alba Diana Velasco Logan Velasco numerous sister and brother in-laws, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Justo and Caridad Velasco brothers, Marcial, Oscar and Tito Velasco sister, Paquita Velasco. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 1-9pm with a Rosary Recital 7pm all at Healey Mortuary 405 N. Sanborn Rd. Salinas, CA 93905. A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, March 31, 2012 9am at Madonna del Sasso Catholic Church 320 E. Laurel Dr. Salinas, CA 93906. Burial to follow services at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery 18200 Damian Way Salinas, CA 93907.