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In memory of
Luis Fernando Velez
March 31, 1955 - December 29, 2020
Mar 31, 1955 - Dec 29, 2020
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Luis's obituary
Nació en Medellín, Colombia y se mudó con su esposa e hijos a los Estados Unidos en la década de 1990. Desde entonces, vivió en Lincoln, Rhode Island, aunque pasaba bastante tiempo en Colombia y viajaba con frecuencia a cualquier lugar al que lo llevaran las aventuras de su familia y trabajo.
Disfrutaba escuchar música y bailar, compartir unos tragos, contar chistes, comer helado, repetitivamente apreciar fotos y videos, trabajar, ver fútbol y mantenerse en contacto con sus amigos. Sin embargo, el gran amor, pasión y propósito de su vida fue su familia. Le sobreviven su esposa, Marta Velasquez; sus hijos, Esteban, y Santiago y su esposa, Emily; y sus nietas Marcela e Isabel. También le sobreviven su hermano Jorge, y un grande y querido grupo de familia y amigos.
Lo recordaremos por su generosidad, empatía, honestidad, ambición, fortaleza, lealtad, perseverancia y amor incondicional.
Su familia agradece todo el soporte, los mensajes, llamadas, buenos deseos, pensamientos positivos y oraciones que han recibido, especialmente durante estos últimos meses.
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Luis peacefully passed away in the early hours of December 29, 2020, at age 65, surrounded by his family and the sounds of his favorite songs.
He was born in Medellin, Colombia and moved with his wife and sons to the United States in the 1990s. Since then, he resided in Lincoln, Rhode Island, though he often spent time in Colombia and frequently traveled anywhere that his family and work's adventures took him.
He enjoyed listening to music and dancing, having drinks, telling jokes, eating ice cream, cycling through pictures and videos, working, watching futbol, and staying in touch with his friends. However, his life's main love, passion and purpose was his family. He is survived by his wife, Marta Velasquez; his sons Esteban, and Santiago and his wife, Emily; and his two granddaughters, Marcela and Isabel. He's also survived by his brother, Jorge, and a very large group of loving family and friends.
He will be remembered by his generosity, empathy, honesty, ambition, toughness, loyalty, perseverance and unconditional love.
His family is thankful for all the support, messages, calls, good wishes, positive thoughts and prayers that they have received, particularly during these last few months.
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Santiago Velez (Luis's son).
