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Jose Velasques, age 45 years old, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Jose was born in Guyape, Olancho, Honduras August 10, 1979, and lived in Dalhart the past twelve years. Five years ago, he became the owner of Jose's Landscaping. Jose enjoyed boxing, running, and caring for the neighborhood wildlife: feeding the stray cats and dogs, the birds, and squirrels. Although Jose did not attend church, he had a personal relationship with God and communicated with him often.

Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and a brother, Jose is survived by his wife of eight years, Rocio Guerrero; daughters: Arely and Nayeli Hernandez; step-daughters: Elizabeth Hernandez (Roy Pena) of Dalhart, and Jessica (Dillon) Fleming of Dalhart; grandchildren: Sophia Gonzales, Jaiden Gonzales, Amelia Fleming, Noel Pena, Nolan Pena, Maya Pena; and a loving extended family.

Jose will lie in state 2:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday March 16 at Horizon Funeral Home, 701 Elm Avenue (corner of Elm Avenue and 7th Street), Dalhart where a Holy Rosary service will be recited at 7:00 PM.

Online condolences may be made to Jose's family at www.horizonfuneral.com.

Horizon Funeral Home is honored to serve Jose's family.

José Velasques, de 45 años, falleció inesperadamente el martes 11 de marzo de 2025.

José nació en Guyape Olancho, Honduras el 10 de agosto de 1979 y vivió en Dalhart los últimos doce años. Hace cinco años, se convirtió en el propietario de Jose's Landscaping. A José le gustaba boxear, correr y cuidar la vida silvestre del vecindario: alimentar a los gatos y perros callejeros, a los pájaros y a las ardillas. Aunque José no asistía a la iglesia, tenía una relación personal con Dios y se comunicaba con él a menudo.

Precedido en la muerte por sus padres, dos hermanas y un hermano, a José le sobreviven su esposa de ocho años, Rocío Guerrero; hijas: Arely y Nayeli Hernández; hijastras: Elizabeth Hernandez (Roy Pena) de Dalhart, y Jessica (Dillon) Fleming de Dalhart; nietos: Sophia Gonzales, Jaiden Gonzales, Amelia Fleming, Noel Peña, Nolan Peña, Maya Peña; y una familia extendida amorosa.

José será velado de 2:00 a 8:00 p.m., el domingo 16 de marzo en la Funeraria Horizon, 701 Elm Avenue (esquina de Elm Avenue y7th Street), Dalhart, donde se rezará un servicio del Santo Rosario a las 7:00 p.m.

Las condolencias en línea se pueden hacer a la familia de José en www.horizonfuneral.com.

Horizon Funeral Home tiene el honor de servir a la familia de José.

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