Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday September 30, 2022.
Beloved wife of the late Ernest T. Velasco; loving mother of Terri (Nancy) Velasco, Sharon (John) Colona, Steven Velasco, Susan (John) Kistler and the late Thomas Velsaco; dear grandmother of Maria (Matthew) Bronzell, Gina (Sam) Shelton, Kayla (Jeff) Winter, Jake Lauter, Nick Lauter and Sara (Greg) Downey; dear great-grandmother of Emma, Branden, Sadie, Rosie and Forest, dear sister of Marie Peters and the late Rev. Eugene Selzer; dear aunt and friend.
Janet grew up in South St. Louis city in St. Stephen Protomartyr Catholic parish. She was the middle child of Art and Helen Selzer. She was a member of the first class of students who graduated from Bishop DuBourg High School. Janet married Ernest T. Velasco, MD in 1957 and they raised 5 children. She was a loving mother, grandmother (Lola) and great grandmother. Her hobbies included knitting, jewelry making, and puzzles. She was a kind and thoughtful friend and she will be greatly missed by many.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel 10151 Gravois, Saturday October 8, 9:30 AM to St. Matthias Catholic Church for 10:00 AM mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Amercian Brain Tumor Association appreciated. Visitation Thursday October 6, 4:00-8:00 PM. (No visitation on Friday Oct 7)
With Deepest Sympathy
May you have memories for comfort
Friends for support, and faith to ease your sadness. The Viernes Family
Patricio and Merina and Family
Love you so much Aunt Janet!!
My thoughts are with you and your family, Steve. I wish you peace.
So many great memories of playing dominos with Janet, Terri and Nancy in her kitchen. She was wonderful to share time with, a gracious host and a FEROCIOUS player who won much more than she lost, always with graceMy deepest sympathy to all of you; sending love and positive energy❤️
Remembering Mrs Velasco in my prayers and at the altar. Trusting she’s found rest ‘where the light of God’s face shines’. Praying for her family and her loved ones
Much love, and many prayers for peace, to the Velasco family.
To Steve, Susan & Families, I wanted to extend my sympathy to you all on the passing of your mom. I just saw it in the newspaper. I’ll be out of town on Friday so I can’t make the funeral but please know I’ll be thinking of you guys & hope that you continue to cherish all the fond memories of your mom & dad. Best wishes. Bruce
You will be sadly missed especially at 4:00pm Saturday evening Mass at St. Matthias
Always a super classy lady. I have only fond memories of her from our Friday night knitting group. Much love to all her family and friends.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family! May you keep in your heart your fond memories of your loved one.
Sending my love and sympathy to Terri, Sharon, Steve, and Sue, and all of Janet’s family. My family and I were so lucky to have Janet as our next-door neighbor for 38 years. She was so friendly, kind and thoughtful, and we will truly miss her. I wish you all peace, and hope you find comfort in the thought of her reunited with your Dad and Tom, and all of her family in Heaven.
Terri, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was so awesome! Sweet and kind and a fun person to be around. I loved all the times we went to the lake with your mom and dad. I remember how much fun we had at our wedding! So happy your mom is with Ernie and Tom. So glad I got to know her. She made this world a better place. All my love to you and your family.
Steve, Sending Prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time.
I did Janet’s hair for 46 years. She was no longer a client but a friend and felt more like a family member. We went through a lot together and I will always be thankful that she was in my life. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the highlight of her life. My deepest condolences to her family..she will be greatly missed.
Steve and family, my deepest sympathy to you and yours. I have faith the Lord will provide you all with peace and comfort through out this difficult season. So sorry to hear of your loss, you will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss, losing a parent is one of the hardest things to go through. Cherish your memories. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
We are so sorry for your great loss. Janet was a lovely lady, always smiling and such a kind person. She will be truly missed at St.Matthias and in our neighborhood. May God grant you all comfort and peace.
Bob and Joan Bernhard
Sending the Velasco family love and prayers for comfort and strength.