Manuel "Slick" Velasco, 71, of Hereford, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Hereford, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at San Jose Catholic Church with Celebrant Ramon Molina officiating. Burial to follow at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. Viewing will be on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 12:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home with a Rosary beginning at 6:00 P.M.

Manuel was born on September 16, 1952, in Calvillo, Aguascalientes, Mexico to Nemiso Sr. and Jovita (Martinez) Velasco. Manuel a lifelong resident of Hereford, Texas; married the love of his life Mary (Aguirre) Velasco on June 30, 1979, in Hereford at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He worked at Armor (Cargill) Meat Packing Plant for many years where he met his beloved friend Alfonso Ebell. They have been like brothers for 47 years.  After Armor, Manuel went to work for Hereford Independent School District and worked there for 34 years until retirement.

Manuel was a stern, direct, strong, and simple man. He was always whistling and happy. Manuel enjoyed fishing, singing Karaoke, Riding "like the wind" on his motorcycle, vacations with his family, and grilling out with his friends and family. Manuel enjoyed the time spent at Alfonso's Ranch and he loved the outdoors. Manuel's greatest love was for his family and three grandchildren; he supported them in their activities, took them fishing, and taught them many things.  Manuel was devoted to his faith and was a God-fearing Man.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife Mary Velasco of Hereford, Texas; children, Crystal Tapia and her husband Sergio of Hereford, Texas, and Marco Velasco of Hereford, Texas; three grandchildren, Celeste Gaona, Yeslie Tapia, and Sergio Orlando Tapia all of Hereford; mother, Jovita Velasco of Friona, Texas; siblings, Fernando Velasco and his wife Romelia of Cactus, Texas, Jessie Velasco of Friona, Texas, Jovita Saiz and her husband Daniel of Oklahoma, and Dolores Silva and her husband Hipolito of Mexico.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Nemiso Velasco Sr., and brother Nemiso Velasco Jr.

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