Arthur A. Velasquez, 83, of North Aurora, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Presence Mercy Medical Center. He was born December 30, 1934 in Lockhart, Texas.

Arthur was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and was President of the Aurora Chapter of LULAC. He was very active in local politics and with the Children's Education Advocate.

He is survived by his children: Patty, Valarie, April, Art and Crystal; his grandchildren: Dorothy Ann "Dodi" (Jim) McNamara, Jeremy (Valerie), Christopher, Marcus (Ayla), Jackie, Mike (Beth), Jeff, Amber (Mark) Catipon, Autumn, Anthony (Kate), Tyler, Sean (Tammy); his great grandchildren: Veronica, Victoria, Mya, Liam, Camden, Saylor, Jack, Will, Brenna and Jade; his sisters, Margaret "Margie" Hernandez, Mary Eva Wilhelm and Josie Gaitan Ybarra; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice Velasquez in 1997; his son, Timothy Mark; his parents, Arthur and Olivia (Partida) Velasquez; and his sister, Dorothy Ann.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY. Funeral services and interment will be held at a later date in Lockhart, Texas. For further information please contact THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, IL 60506. (630)631-5500.

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