Remembering Edith Velasco
September 27, 2016
Loving, hardworking, artistic, bubbly, selfless and beautiful Edith Isabel Velasco Lustre passed away on Tuesday, September 20. Velasco graduated with the Class of 2014. She was attending Fresno State University, majoring in criminology.
Velasco was an amazing person, someone everyone wanted to be friends with. Everyone would call her their best friend. She loved to laugh and make others laugh. She was unique and had a personality of her own. She would paint and draw pictures for her friends instead of texting them. She would never miss a chance to praise her friends or to express her love for them. She cared deeply about her friends and family, especially her siblings, nieces and nephews.
Velasco loved Hot Cheetos. Jailene Gutierrez, one of Velasco’s best friends said, “You knew it was Edith if her fingers were red with the Hot Cheetos dust.” Velasco had a great way with people. “She touched everyone she met with her sense of humor and contagious laugh,” said Gutierrez. Velasco was passionate about One Direction, enjoyed singing in the car at full volume and appreciated the small things in life. She was known as the “Selfie Queen” among her friends. “My day was not complete until I saw at least one selfie of her on Snapchat or Instagram,” said Gutierrez.
If you are interested in helping the family, the family requests donations to the Wells Fargo account, 8576400173, or to the Go Fund Me page: https://www.gofundme.com/2qcvskt8?ssid=745512165&pos=1 .
In addition, Velasco had touched the heart of many teachers at West High. She was one who “never shied away from a challenge or let difficulties overwhelm her,” said Ms. Anne Duff. “She just worked harder.”
Velasco left behind a fond memory and a lovely personality. “Edith was like a meteor shower!! Once you’ve experienced one you never forget it,” said Ms. Lavette Richards. We will always remember Velasco, with her infectious, bright and beautiful smile.
In writing about Velasco’s passing, Ms. Annette Feldman wrote, “Yes, I have been disbelieving/heartbroken/numb as well. Beautiful Edith was our student at ABL/IGCG, an integral part of our little community, beloved by all. One of those lovely, bubbly, happy souls …. she was also one of ABL/Lynn Huggins’ Skills U.S.A. criminal justice all-stars!!
Forever in my heart, Edith, you were loved & will be missed.”
Maria velasco • May 6, 2017 at 11:29 am
Edith was my sister the most beautiful soul you can ever meet aways had a gorgeous smile on her face. Never a dul moment with her. She aways had a helping hand out for anyone who needed it. I love you sister
Karina Andrino • Sep 28, 2016 at 11:15 pm
I remember the last time i saw Edith; she came by my work with a couple of friends to eat and asked me how i was, how things were going. I can picture her sitting there with the beautiful smile that she had listening and hoping that i am doing great. Because that is all she ever wanted to know. She wanted to make sure that everyone around her was doing amazing, and if we werent, shed do something about it. Edith was kind-hearted, one of the kindest souls that i have ever met. She spoke her mind, showed the love she had for everyone, and never gave up. Her postivity never decreased, her mind was intelligent. I still cannot believe she is gone. She was a blessing to this world. I am so grateful to have met her, to have been able to build a friendship with her. All my prayers go to Edith and her family. We all miss you beautiful.
Iris Abraham • Sep 27, 2016 at 1:39 pm
I’ll always remember Edith in her “Red SkillsUSA” jacket showing her wonderful leadership abilities and cheering others on.! It was a pleasure to see Edith in action, and among her friends on fieldtrips! I know we will all miss her presence in the world!