Mario Vela

Jr.

Mario Vela Jr., 69, entered eternal rest on September 28, 2024, at his residence in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Harlingen, Texas on February 19, 1955, to loving parents Mario Vela Sr. and Isidra Martinez.

Mr. Vela valued hard work, honesty, and held in high esteem the worth of a man's word. He was a dedicated collector of vintage model cars, and his personality matched his hobby perfectly. He was one-of-a-kind and had a beautiful soul that will forever be remembered by all those whose lives he touched.

Mario is preceded in death by his parents, Mario Vela Sr and Isidra M. Vela; his sisters, Dora Capetillo and Juanita Torres; and his brother, Ruben Vela.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 51 years, Angelita Vela; two children, Mario Vela III and Oscar (Amber) Vela; grandchild, Alexis Marie Vela; siblings, Rene (Crystal) Vela, Porfirio (San Juanita) Vela, Noe Vela, Lupe (Mona) Vela, Marta Vela, Fela (Jorge) Montejo, Norma (Omar) Longoria. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Honored with the duty of serving as pallbearers are David Vela, Ramiro Maldonado, Porfirio Vela Jr., Omar Longoria, Cesar Del Valle, Lupe Vela, Pedro Maldonado Jr., and Vidal Torres.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary taking place at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel in Harlingen, Texas. Funeral service will take place the following day, Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito, Texas. Interment will follow Heavenly Grace Memorial Park in La Feria, Texas.

With love and remembrance, The Family of Mario Vela Jr.'s funeral arrangements are entrusted to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home at 1002 East Harrison Ave. in Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us with any questions at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com.