Sara S. Velasquez

Our beloved mother, Sara S. Velasquez, passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 89. She was a devoted mother, always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and an abundance of love. Sara was a devout follower of Jesus Christ who dedicated her life's passion reading the sacred scriptures and praying for all her family, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ. She passed this virtue to her children and extended family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Velasquez; parents: Aniceto and Amada Sanchez; siblings: David Sanchez, Felix Sanchez.

Surviving her are her children: Estela (Alfredo) Rodriguez, Mary (Ezequiel +) Guerra, Pablo (Erendida) Velasquez; maternal grandchildren: Daniel Guerra, Marco (Brenda) Guerra, Jessica (Rolando) Amesquita, Diana (Gabriel) Carranza; great-grandchildren: Leslie Guerra, Daniel Guerra Jr., Madison Guerra, Ashley Guerra, Marco Antonio Guerra Jr., Ezequiel Guerra, Chelsea Guerra, Antonio Guerra, Rolando Amesquita Jr., Alyson Amesquita, Andres Gonzalez Jr., Gabriel Carranza Jr., Aiden Carranza, Andy Velasquez, Daniela Velasquez, Amber Velasquez, Allan Velasquez, Pablo Velasquez, and Angel Velasquez; great-great-grandchildren: Mateo Guerra and Adriel Guerra; siblings: Lile Leal, Eva Sanchez, Adan Sanchez, Mercedes Sanchez, Olga Sanchez, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive condolences on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 5 to 9 pm at Hillside Funerals & Cremations, with a Prayer Service commencing at 7 pm led by Pastor Gustavo Segovia.

Visitation will continue on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 7 to 9 am at the funeral home.

Procession will depart the chapel at 9 am to La Trinidad Iglesia Metodista, where a Funeral Service will commence at 9:30 am.

A Graveside Service will follow the service at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Pablo Velasquez Jr., Andres Velasquez, Alan Velasquez, Marco Antonio Guerra, Daniel Guerra, and Alfredo Rodriguez.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hillside Funerals and Cremations; 310 W. Hillside Rd.; Laredo, TX 78041; 956.724.6060