Gertrudis Vela Obituary

The passing of Gertrudis Vela of Allen Park, Michigan occurred on October 18, 2026. Gertrudis, born on September 5, 1935, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Jose Raquel "Raque" Vela. She is survived by: her children, Laura Wolan of Brownstown, Gertrudis Koska of St. Joseph, Edgar Vela of St. Joseph and Mario Vela of Collierville; her grandchildren, Christina "Chrissy" Schoonover (Andy Schoonover), Mark Wolan (Marissa Wolan), Philip Wolan (Renee Wolan), Elizabeth "Lizzy" Talasis (Eric Talasis), Caitlin Koska (Mike White), Nathaniel Koska, Ethan Koska (Linh Koska), Chris Vela, Danny Vela and Lexi Vela; and her great grandchildren, Luke Wolan, Hudson Wolan, Bennett Wolan, Cooper Wolan, Max Wolan, Maddie Wolan, Elly Schoonover, Charley Schoonover, Vivian Koska White and Quinn Talasis.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Voran Funeral Home - Allen Park Chapel (5900 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location. The lying in state was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 9:30 AM at the St. Mary Magdalen Church (19624 Wood St, Melvindale, MI 48122). A Mass was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (19624 Wood St, Melvindale, MI 48122).