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Jorge Hiram
Velez Vicens
Feb 27, 1962 — Aug 31, 2026
Thursday
Hodges Family Funeral Home - Dade City
10:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)
Thursday
Hodges Family Funeral Home - Dade City
11:30 am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)
Thursday
Chapel Hill Gardens
12:30 - 12:45 pm (Eastern time)
English:
Jorge Hiram Velez Vicens will be remembered as a simple, kind, respectful, and playful man whose presence filled every space with warmth and energy. His way of conversing—long, detailed, and always accompanied by stories repeated with the same enthusiasm—reflected a life lived with openness, attentiveness, and a deep interest in those around him.
He was a present and loyal husband, a companion who offered steady support and an unwavering presence in the moments that shaped his life as a partner. He was also a father who defended and cared for his children with unbreakable dedication, showing his love in every gesture, every word, and every act of protection. His bright, beautiful smile, along with the laughter he never held back, will remain in the memory of all who shared life with him.
Jorge carried his passions with the same joy that characterized his interactions with others. He deeply loved salsa music, especially the performances of Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz, which accompanied so many family moments. He always kept his admiration for sports cars, particularly the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, and he enjoyed wrestling shows with great enthusiasm—interests that were part of his identity and revealed his lively, familiar, and spirited character.
He leaves behind a legacy marked by kindness, humor, devotion, and everyday affection. His family and all who knew him will hold onto the memory of his voice in long conversations, the way he defended those he loved, and the steady presence he offered simply by being himself. His life was a testament to love expressed in the simplest gestures, and it is that quiet, daily affection that will endure.
Español:
Jorge Hiram Velez Vicens será recordado como un hombre sencillo, amable, respetuoso y de espíritu juguetón, en cual su presencia llenaba de calidez y energía cada espacio que ocupaba. Su manera de conversar, extensa y detallada, siempre acompañada de historias repetidas con el mismo entusiasmo, reflejaba una vida vivida con apertura, atención y un profundo interés por quienes lo rodeaban.
Fue un esposo presente y leal, un compañero que ofreció apoyo constante y una compañía firme en los momentos que definieron su vida en pareja. También fue un padre que defendió y cuidó a sus hijos con dedicación inquebrantable, demostrando su amor en cada gesto, en cada palabra y en cada acto de protección. Su sonrisa grande y luminosa, junto con la risa que nunca ocultaba, permanecerán en la memoria de quienes compartieron su camino.
Jorge llevó sus pasiones con la misma alegría que caracterizaba su trato con los demás. Amó profundamente la música salsa, especialmente las interpretaciones de Richie Ray y Bobby Cruz, que acompañaron tantos momentos familiares. Conservó siempre su admiración por los caros deportivos, en particular el Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, y disfrutó con entusiasmo los programas de lucha libre, aficiones que formaban parte de su identidad y que revelaban su carácter vivaz y lleno de personalidad.
Deja un legado marcado por la bondad, el humor, la devoción y el cariño cotidiano. Su familia y todos quienes lo conocieron conservarán el recuerdo de su voz en largas conversaciones, de la manera en que defendía a quienes amaba y de la presencia constante que ofrecía simplemente siendo él mismo. Su vida fue un testimonio de afecto expresado en los gestos más sencillos, y es ese amor silencioso y diario lo que perdurará.
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