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Obituary for LAWSON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday November 26, 2008

Elva Velez-Lawson, 53, a resident of Albuquerque for 28 years, passed away Monday, November 24, 2008. She was born to Angel and Luz Velez on November 3, 1955 in Fort Knox, KY. Elva is survived by her husband Robert "Roscoe" Lawson; sons Michael Lawson and wife Samantha and Nicholas Lawson; step-son Robert Lawson Jr.; step-daughter Mechelle Lawson-Gaymon and husband Wayne; grandchildren, Sam, Michael, Jordan, Alana and Brianna; sister Lucy Velez-Barany and husband Steve; brother Miguel Velez and wife Phyllis, Rafael Velez, Luis Velez and wife Teri and Nelson Velez and wife Vicki; and numerous nephews and nieces. She dedicated 26 years of service to the City of Albuquerque. Services will be held Saturday, November 29, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Ryan Anderson, Sam Park, Corey Chavez, T.J. Montoya, Terence Brown, Greyson Wiezcorek, Felix Mancha, and Ian Gutierrez. A reception will follow at Highland Senior Center, 131 Monroe SE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Friday, November 28, 2008, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Elva at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500


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