Maria Teresa Velasquez (Nee Villa)

Maria Teresa Velasquez
July 13, 1963 – May 6, 2025
Maria Teresa Velasquez, age 61, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2025, after a battle with cancer.

Born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, Maria immigrated to Milwaukee in 1967. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose heart and home were always open to others. She is survived by her children: Salvador (Junior) Ordonez II, Maricela Vazquez, Jorge Alfonso Velasquez III, Leticia Velasquez, and Javier Raul Serna; and by her grandchildren: Salvador Ordonez III, Esteban Ordonez, Fiona Violet Ordonez, Eliana Vazquez, Joaquin Adrian Vazquez, Gabriel Vazquez, and Sindri Iktan Rodriguez. She is also survived by three brothers, six sisters, and many extended family members.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents, two of her brothers, and one of her nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at:

Heritage Funeral Home
6615 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53219
Phone: (414) 321-7440
heritagefuneral.com
• Visitation: 10:00 AM
• Memorial Service: 11:30 AM
• Interment: 2:00 PM at Forest Home Cemetery

Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum
2405 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Phone: (414) 645-2632
foresthomecemetery.com

Flowers are welcome, and donations to help cover funeral expenses will be gratefully accepted by the family.
Maria will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her loving spirit and generosity.

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