Carlos Velazquez, 38, died Tuesday morning, August 12, 2008 at the St. John Medical Center as the result of an automobile accident. Carlos was born November 30, 1969 in Bronx, New York the son of Luis Angel and Maria Milagros (Albarran) Velazquez. He worked as the operations manager for K&M Shillingford Company. He married Ilana Shillingford on October 15, 2005 in Sapulpa, OK. They made their home in Collinsville with their daughter Maya. He is survived by his wife, Ilana; his father, Luis Velazquez of West Palm Beach, FL; his mother: Maria Velazquez of Easton, PA; his daughter: Maya Marley Velazquez; his sons: Oswaldo Velazquez, Joshua Velazquez, Justin E. Velazquez all of Miami, FL and Elijah E. Velazquez of Collinsville, OK; Grandchildren: Isaiah Diaz, Giovanni Diaz and Jayden Sandoval; his sister: Maritza Velazquez of Easton, PA; his brothers: Luis Angel Velazquez, Jr. of Westchester, NY, Kenneth "Tikki" Garcia of Pembroke Pines, FL, Paul Acosta of Weston, Florida and Raul Moris of Puerto Rico. A memorial service will be 6:30 p.m. Friday at the home of his father-in-law, Peter Shillingford, 365 Ecker Lane.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Reynaldo & Brenda Torres
The Gordon Family sends heart filled sympathy and prayers, hoping you all find strength in knowing Carlos was a good person and he now has no pain, has no worries and is in a good and peaceful place.
Stacey Gordon
Ilana, I am so sorry. I heard so much about you, Eli, and Maya from Carlos - his love and pride for his wife and children. He was a wonderful friend to me and so many others at the office. We will all miss him terribly.
Vannesa M
Ilana, I wanted to let you know how sorry I am for the loss of Carlos. I only knew him for a short time but in that short time I made a true friend. I did get to see what kind of man he was. He carried himself with great dignity and I am very honored to have known him. We never crossed paths without speaking during the day and it was usually with a "Steve, how you doing brother?" Carlos made me realize even more that we ARE all brother and sisters. On Sunday night out at Jay's house , Carlos, myself, my wife and my son had a chance to sit on the deck around the table and talk with Carlos. And in that short period of time my son Christopher met a man he respected, saw a man who was hurting for his friend but was still strong, saw a man who loved his family with all his heart, made a friend, and felt better about the world around him. Carlos was truly taken before he was finished here. Love Steven, Christopher and Cindy Pendley
Steven Pendley
Ilana, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is the same for all of the CMC. We were very sad to hear such terrible news. Deitri Brixey
Deitri Brixey
WE ALL WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU AND THE ENTIRE KMS/ELS FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE KNOW CARLOS WILL BE TRULY MISSED. WE ALL LIKED HIM. HE WAS A GOOD PERSON AND FRIEND.
TULSA WINNELSON
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. You have my sincere condolences. Misty L. Bruner
Misty Bruner
We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers go to Illana, Maya and the rest of Carlos' family and to Peter, Patty and their family.
Randy and Julie Waters
Ilana, My heart just goes out to you Sweetie. May God Bless you during this time. Just know that you are loved by so many people and that I Love you and Your Mom so much. I will continue to pray for you. Love you - Joyce Bruner.
Joyce Bruner