Philanthropist Arturo Velasquez Dies at 93

Philanthropist Arturo Velasquez Dies at 93

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President and CEO of Azteca Food Art Velasquez remembers his father Arturo Velasquez, who recently died at 93. Arturo Velasquez was a Mexican American community leader and philanthropist.

Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. today and from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday.