Manuel Vela Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Manuel Vela of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who passed away at the age of 85, on February 6, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Maria Vela; his wife Frances Vela; and his children, James Molina, Santos Vela and Patricia Montoya.
He is survived by: his daughter Becky Gutierrez (Pete); his grandchildren, James Gutierrez (Natisha), Victoria Jaramillo (Robert), Vanessa Romero (Phillip) and Stephanie Montoya; and his great grandchildren, Anthony, Lucas, Aleah, Zeke, Jocelyn, Iris, Matteo and Jeremiah. He is also survived by many other family members and friends.
