Alicia Chavez Vela

Alicia Chavez Vela, 83, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Alicia C. Vela was born in Juarez, Mexico on June 23, 1941 to Maria Luisa Herrera and Eulalio Chavez.  Alicia C. Vela married Jose Angel Vela in Juarez, Mexico, and later moved on to Pecos, Texas where they resided all their life. Alicia worked at the Pecos Nursing Home for many years, then later on worked as a Home care provider in Pecos. Alicia was a Christian and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Alicia Chavez Vela is preceded in death by her husband Jose Angel Vela, Parents Maria Luisa Herrera, Eullio Chavez, and Stepfather Francisco "Chico" Herrera.

Alicia Cahvez Vela is survived by her sons Fernando Vela, Javier Vela, Gerardo Vela, Joshua Vela, all of Pecos, daughters Bertha Vela, Luz M. Vela, Martha Vela, Gabriela Vela, Claudia Gutierrez, Sarah Vela, Valerie Sanchez ( Eleuterio Sanchez) of Odessa, Texas, and Caregiver Elvia Reyes. Brother; Harvey Herrera of Pecos,Texas, Sisters; Guadalupe Zamoranoof Tucson AZ, Maria Olague, and Maria Avila of Phoenix, EZ. 15 Grandchildren, and numerous great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Teo Sanchez, Jesus Acevedo, Karissa Vela, Jose Angel Santiesteban, Fernando Santiesteban, Eddie Sanchez, Juan Sanchez and Isaac Vela.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 9 am to 9 pm at Pecos Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10 am at Pecos Funeral Home will Interment following at Greenwood Cemetery.