Guadalupe Vela, 70, of Findlay, passed away on August 16, 2015 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born January 15, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Lino Jesus and Paula (Sanchez) Davila. She married Raul R. Vela Jr. and he survives.
Lupe was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She loved to cook, and enjoyed listening to music from the 50’s, as well as listening to Tejano music. Lupe worked at Fox Run Nursing Home and Judson Palmer Home as a cook up to the time of her illness.
Lupe is survived by her children, Raul D. (Shannon Artressia) Vela III, Ruben Patrick Vela, Daniel D. (Guadalupe Z.) Vela; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews of Findlay; sister, Rosie Miramontes; half-sisters, Mary and Barbara; half-brothers, Carlos, George, and Michael all from San Antonio. She is also survived by family in San Antonio, Texas.
Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419-422-1500). A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. following visitation at the funeral home with Father Scott Woods officiating. Memorial contributions in Guadalupe’s name can be made to the Cancer Patient Services, 1800 N. Blanchard St., Suite 120, Findlay.