Mauricio Velazquez of Mineral Wells, TX, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved him dearly.
Some stories deserve to be told slowly. This is one of them.
Mauricio spent his working life as ['Acme Brick'] and held deeply to the Catholic faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
The community of faith holds its own well — and Mauricio was held.
Mauricio Velazquez Helguera, lovingly known as “Guicho,” was born on November 25, 1979, in Sombrerete, Zacatecas, and passed away on April 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.He was the youngest of eight children, raised in a close-knit family of four brothers and four sisters by his parents, Ignacio Velazquez Martinez and Maria Ines Helguera Zuniga. From an early age, Mauricio carried with him the values of hard work, resilience, and devotion to family.In his early years, he worked at Acme Brick, where he developed a strong work ethic that would define his life. In his 30s, he became a derrickman for Energy Service Company ESCO, working tirelessly in the fields. In his 40s, he returned to his roots as a skilled brick and stone mason, taking great pride in his craft and the work of his hands.Mauricio was a loving father to his four children—one son and three daughters—and a proud grandfather to his five grandkids. His family was the center of his world, and he cherished every moment spent with them.Known to many as “Guicho,” he brought joy wherever he went. He loved to dance and was often the life of the party, lifting spirits with his energy, laughter, and presence. He will be remembered as a kind and loyal friend, a great listener, and a hardworking man who always showed up for the people he loved.A Rosary will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Baum-Carlock-Bumgarner Funeral Home, with a viewing from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 10:00 AM. All family and friends are welcome to attend and celebrate his life.Mauricio “Guicho” Velazquez Helguera will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.Mauricio Velazquez Helguera, cariñosamente conocido como "Guicho", nació el 25 de noviembre de 1979 en Sombrerete, Zacatecas, y falleció el 30 de abril de 2026, rodeado del amor de su familia.Fue el menor de ocho hijos, criado en el seno de una familia muy unida —compuesta por cuatro hermanos y cuatro hermanas— por sus padres, Ignacio Velazquez Martinez y Maria Ines Helguera Zuniga. Desde temprana edad, Mauricio llevó consigo los valores del trabajo arduo, la resiliencia y la devoción a la familia.En sus primeros años laborales, trabajó en Acme Brick, donde desarrolló una sólida ética de trabajo que definiría su vida. Al cumplir los 30 años, se convirtió en *derrickman* (operador de torre de perforación) para la empresa Energy Service Company (ESCO), trabajando incansablemente en los yacimientos. A los 40 años, regresó a sus raíces como un hábil albañil especializado en ladrillo y piedra, sintiendo un gran orgullo por su oficio y por el trabajo de sus propias manos.Mauricio fue un padre amoroso para sus cuatro hijos —un varón y tres hijas— y un abuelo orgulloso de sus cinco nietos. Su familia era el centro de su mundo, y él atesoraba cada momento que pasaba junto a ellos.Conocido por muchos como "Guicho", llevaba alegría a dondequiera que iba. Le encantaba bailar y a menudo era el alma de la fiesta, levantando el ánimo de todos con su energía, su risa y su presencia. Será recordado como un amigo amable y leal, un gran oyente y un hombre trabajador que siempre estuvo presente para las personas que amaba.Se celebrará un Rosario el jueves 7 de mayo de 2026 en la Funeraria Baum-Carlock-Bumgarner, con un velorio que tendrá lugar de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m. Los servicios fúnebres se llevarán a cabo en la Iglesia Católica Our Lady of Lourdes a las 10:00 a. m. Se invita cordialmente a todos los familiares y amigos a asistir y celebrar su vida.Mauricio "Guicho" Velazquez Helguera será profundamente extrañado y recordado por siempre por todos aquellos que lo conocieron y amaron.
