Oralia M Vela

Oralia M. Vela (“Ama”) Obituary Born: April 26, 1937 Passed: July 24, 2021 Oralia M. Vela (“Ama”) 84-year-old mother of seven children. She was born April 26, 1937, in Repueblo de Oriente, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Married to her beloved late husband Emilio V. Vela December 17, 1955. She passed away peacefully and surrounded by all her grandchildren, daughters, sons, and their families. Regardless Of her large family Oralia or Ama as she was always referred to by all her family always made time for everyone. She always provided support, counseling and love for her family. She and her husband Emilio worked tirelessly in the Moses Lake community to provide opportunities for their kids. She would proudly boast about all seven of her children being great mothers and fathers, with influence to change the world. Oralia was the youngest daughter of the late Clemente and Nicolasa Martinez from Repueblo de Oriente, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She is preceded in death by her husband Emilio V. Vela three grandchildren Denise de Leon, Grace Vela, Manuel Vela Jr and her siblings, Isidoro Martinez, Encarnacion Martinez, Manuela Pruneda, Viviano Martinez, Evangelina Garza, Dolores Medina, Ruben Villarreal, Marcelino Martinez, and Enedina Vela. In this life she leaves her older brother Julian Martinez, and her youngest brother Manuel Martinez. Oralia was a caring and doting grandmother with all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was surrounded by family and friends that sought her out for her supportive and giving disposition. She was a very involved leader in the Cursillo Movement with the Catholic Church in Moses Lake, and developed deep and caring relationships with anyone she met and got to know. Our mother had the knack for making all her children, nephews, nieces, and friends like they matter most to her. She made you feel special with the brand of love that she gave. Ama gave so much love, because so much love was given to her and this is how she will be remembered by all of her family. We are sure that today she is looking down on us sitting and laughing with Apa and Molo. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children. Gloria and Saul De Leon of Moses Lake, WA, Anna and Robert de Leon of Moses Lake, WA, Emilio Jr. and Quina Vela, of Wenatchee, WA, Manuel and L. Cristina Vela of Moses Lake, WA, Julio and Kimberly Vela of St Paul, OR, Ruben and Maby Vela of Moses Lake, WA, and Jaime and Marivel Vela of Moses Lake, WA. She leaves a great legacy in her 22 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Viewing (Velorio) will be Tuesday July 27th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories at 831 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837 and on Wednesday July 28th from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church-200 N Dale Rd, Moses Lake WA 98837 followed by Mass at 2:00 p.m. Our family is thankful and blessed to have to support of our community. Thank You!! Familia Vela Martinez

Oralia M Vela

April 26, 1937 - July 24, 2021