Adelia Velos

Our Matriarch " Mama Lilly" passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Adelia worked at St. Mary's Hospital for 17 years as a laundry attendant, contributing to the overall well-being of the hospital and its patients. When she wasn't working, she devoted her time to family-helping raise and enriching the lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even great-great-grandchildren.

In her personal time, Adelia enjoyed riding her bicycle, taking walks, and gardening. Her yard was filled with fruit and pecan trees, which everyone loved to share-sometimes taking one... or two! In her later years, she spent more time at home, celebrating family events and becoming a crossword puzzle champion.

Adelia lived to the remarkable age of 90. In those years, she touched countless lives, teaching us to be better people and to love each other more deeply. To her, we were all family-and we are so very grateful to God for sharing her life with us. Love you, Momma...Long live the bird.

She is preceded in death by her father, Victorio Velos; mother, Trinidad Salcido Velos; sister, Sue Moreno; brother, Alfredo Velos;  grandson, Patrick Stefhon; and Son-in-law, Tom Solazzo.

She will be remembered by her daughters; Sophia Solazzo, of Roswell; Maria Yolanda Velos and spouse (Felipe Iglesias), of Roswell; Nina Stefhon and spouse (Jimmy Gee), of Albuquerque, NM.   And a granddaughter that she raised as her own, Victoria Federico and spouse (Jose Federico) of Roswell. She also lovingly raised a grandson as her own, Fred Velos and spouse (Olivia Velos) of Roswell.  She is also survived by her sister, Eloisa Velos, of Dexter, NM.  Grandchildren: Rebecca Morones and (Adan Morones), of Roswell; Renee Hernandez and (Liz Virrueta), of Roswell; Cynthia Iglesias and (Richard Dutchover), of Roswell; and Vanessa Iglesias and (Jerry Dutchover), of Roswell.  And numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

A special recognition goes to Teri Luevano for 13 years and Sylvia Rodriguez for 6 years of exemplary caregiving. Adelia truly cherished their company and friendship, often speaking highly of them. She would have wanted them to know how much they meant to her.

Pall Bearers are: Anthony Federico, Andrew Federico, Jose Federico, Matthew Romero, Nathan Stefhon, and Adan Morones.

Services will be held at Ballard Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 5, 2025.  A public viewing will be held from 9:00-11:00 am, with a Rosary at 11:30 am, and a Service will follow at 12:00 pm.  All services will be held at Ballard Funeral Chapel, 910 S. Main St., Roswell, NM.  Burial will follow in Hagerman. 

Please join us Honoring, Adelia, a beautiful life lived.  Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3201 S. Sunset Ave., Roswell NM 88203, at 3:00 pm.