IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Nivia Matilde

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Velez

April 4, 1947 – July 26, 2025

Obituary

Bereavement Notice

Nivia Matilde Canales Velez

Born April 4, 1947 - in Carolina, Puerto Rico

She passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Luis Velez, her 3 sons (Michael, Luis/Luichi and David), 13 Grandchildren, and 3 Great Grandchildren. A sister Nilda, and a brother, Benjamin.

She was a beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed.  She was a woman of faith, love, kindness, always putting family and others before herself.  She found joy in spending time feeding her ducks and tending to her garden.

Visitation will be held at Boynton Memorial Chapel from 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm on Wednesday, July 30th and 11:00 am- 12:00 pm on Thursday, July 31st.

Services to be held
Thursday, July 31, 2025  | 12:00 p.m.,  Boynton Memorial Chapel |
800 W Boynton Beach Blvd | Boynton Beach, FL 33426 | 561.734.5600

Obituario

Nivia Matilde Canales Vélez

Nacido el 4 de abril de 1947 - en Carolina, Puerto Rico

Falleció el sábado 26 de julio de 2025

Vivieron un matrimonio de 61 anios, le sobrevivensu esposo Luis Vélez, sus 3 hijos (Michael, Luis/Luichi y David), 13 nietos, y 3 bisnieto. Una hermana Nilda, y un hermano, Benjamin.

Era una esposa querida, madre devota, abuela y amiga que se echará mucho de menos. Era una mujer de fe, amor, amabilidad, siempre anteponiendo a su familia y a los demás. Encontró alegría en pasar tiempo alimentando a sus patos y cuidando su jardín.

El velatorio se llevará a cabo en Boynton Memorial Chapel de 12:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m. el miércoles 30 de julio y de 11:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. el jueves 31 de julio.

Servicios a celebrar

Jueves, 31 de julio de 2025 | 12:00 p.m., Boynton Memorial Chapel |

800 W Boynton Beach Blvd | Boynton Beach, FL 33426 | 561.734.5600

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Services

Visitation

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July
30

12:00 - 4:00 pm

Visitation

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July
31

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Graveside Service

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July
31

Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery

10941 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

Starts at 2:00 pm

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