Raquel Margaret Van De Velde

August 9, 1939 ~
October 25, 2022

Raquel Margaret VanDeVelde, age 83, passed on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) VanDeVelde and her mother, Margaret DiDio. Raquel will be dearly missed and forever celebrated by her brother, Eduardo (Laura) Daly; daughter, Michelle (Kevin Wohlfield) VanDeVelde; her son, Robert (Carrie) VanDeVelde; and daughter, Rochelle (Tom) Summerfelt; her grandchildren Jeffrey (Ashley), Ashley (Jason), Robert-John, Alex (Charlotte), Paige (Drake), Jason, Cole, and Aedan; and her great-grandchildren Sofia, Avery, Ethan, Bauer, Gracie, and Arlo. Family and friends may join Raquel’s loved ones on Friday, November 11th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for visitation, followed by prayers and memories shared by Minister Tom Summerfelt at 6:00 p.m. at Wasik’s Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48093. Immediately following the memorial service guests are welcome to join the family for a dinner at Trattoria Serventi at 20930 Mack Ave., Gross Pointe Woods, MI 48236. A mass will be dedicated to the memory of Raquel Margaret VanDeVelde on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 16428 East 9 Mile Road, Eastpointe, Michigan, 48201. A private family burial at Resurrection Cemetery will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Michigan or the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

Mass: Sunday, November 13 | 11:00am

Mass
Sunday, November 13
11:00am

First Baptist Church
16428 East 9 Mile Road
Eastpointe, MI 48201
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November 16, 2022

Auntie Raquel, there are not enough words to express our gratitude for all the love and support you provided over the years - especially when times were challenging when caring for Dad. You were always the loving voice of reason and for this we are thank you! I read the following somewhere and I think it was written for you: Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep I am not there for I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that blow. I am the diamonds on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die. Auntie Raquel, we will each remember you for the loving things you did for us. You will always come to each of us at the right time to bring a beautiful memory simply because that is who you are. With Love, Margaret, Vicky, and Family

- Margaret Calvin and Vicky Grimaldi

November 10, 2022

Aunt Raquel, I wish we could have seen you one more time, shared one more holiday together and taken more pictures together. We loved your years in Pleasantview when we enjoyed those family times. Thank you for loving our kids and the grands so completely. Forever in our hearts, we love you.

- Michael and Barbara Calvin

October 31, 2022

Raquel was not only someone I was a caregiver for she was also my friend. I can honestly say my days aren't the same without her smile and sassy Latina attitude! I genuinely miss sitting with her and having her teach me Spanish and making me smile with the next set of antics her and I could get up to. Thank you for letting me love you and your family XOXOXO Your forever friend Angie

- Angela Lewis

October 31, 2022

What a Wonderful Lady & neighbor. My family will never forget her.

- Tonnie Perry Trotter

October 29, 2022

Raquel was our wonderful neighbor and a genuinely beautiful person. We were lucky enough to have her and Bob for neighbors while we all lived in TN. Our deepest condolences go out to her children and grandchildren. It was obvious that you all meant the world to her. Knowing that she is reunited with Bob to spend eternity in heaven with our Lord, gives us great comfort. She will be missed by all who knew her, but not forgotten. Joe & Brenda

- Joseph and Brenda Miele

October 28, 2022

I can't begin to comprehend what my cousin s are going through.You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you cope with this tragedy. Our Heartfelt condolences. Aunt Rachel n Uncle Bob helped me though the Dark side of my Youth. Aunt Rachel was a Special woman that brought Light into our World.

- Edward Daly