Leslie Hebert- Velasquez

Leslie Ann Hebert-Velasquez was born on September 3, 1977 in Crowley, Louisiana to Minos and Lena Richard Hebert. She passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 3, 2016. Growing up in Louisiana, she loved her French-Cajun Heritage, to include the food and the music. During her time in Crowley High School she served as drum major and was able to enhance her natural art talent. She graduated from Crowley High School in 1995, and then attended school at the Art Institute in Houston, Texas.
She got a job with the Louisiana advertising agency, AD Ideas, that led to her move to San Antonio, Texas in 1997. Leslie devoted 19 years as senior graphic designer, working on several major projects.
In 2003, Leslie met John Velasquez while having coffee at a local Starbucks. They were married two years later, and together had their daughter, Lily Ann. Being a mother was the highlight of Leslie’s life. She was adoring, loving, patient, yet stern. All the qualities a mother should have. Her life with John led to several adventures traveling the world. Together, they visited Italy, Toronto, Mexico, Memphis, and Green Bay. She loved to explore and learn the rich history of the world that surrounded her.
She was a devoted Catholic, never losing or doubting her faith, even when faced with illness. She was humble, kind, direct, and never met a person who disliked her.
A beautiful woman, lost too soon. Her husband will continue to fulfill her goals of raising their child to be strong and passionate in her own endeavors in life.
Leslie will be fondly remembered as a woman who was not only physically beautiful, but spiritually beautiful as well. Her contagious smile, and her strong personality will be missed dearly by every person who had the blessing of knowing her.
Leslie is preceded in death by beloved friend Dory Stevenson.
Surviving are her loving husband John A. Velasquez, daughter Lena Lily Ann Velasquez, mother Lena Richard Hebert who she absolutely adored, dad Minos Hebert, sisters Tina DeCuir (Ben), and Nancy Hetzler (Kevin), brother Danny Hebert (Amy). Nieces and Nephews Matthew DeCuir, Lara DeCuir Lyons, Danielle Hebert, Jackson Hetzler, Erin Hetzler, Orry Hebert and Emma Hebert. Beloved pet companions Fiona and Curly. Father-In-Law Pedro De Los Reyes and Mother-In-Law Consuelo De Los Reyes. Many extended family members and beloved friends.
This incredible, strong willed, passionate, daughter, mother, and wife will be dearly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church will be officiating the services. The family request visiting hours to be held Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.