Gardens surrounding Beacon Place
![Gardens surrounding Beacon Place](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063944_235x235_faac14.jpg)
Gardens surrounding Beacon Place
Gardens surrounding Beacon Place
![Gardens surrounding Beacon Place](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063945_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Gardens surrounding Beacon Place
Gardens surrounding Beacon Place
![Gardens surrounding Beacon Place](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063933_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Gardens surrounding Beacon Place
Gardens surrounding Beacon Place
![Gardens surrounding Beacon Place](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063946_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Gardens surrounding Beacon Place
Nurses took dad out to the TV room, they said had good conversation with him. This was 3 days before he peacefully passed away.
![Nurses took dad out to the TV room, they said had good conversation with him. This was 3 days before he peacefully passed away.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063943_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Nurses took dad out to the TV room, they said had good conversation with him. This was 3 days before he peacefully passed away.
Dad's art and Michael Taggart's poem to Papi.
![Dad's art and Michael Taggart's poem to Papi.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063942_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's art and Michael Taggart's poem to Papi.
TV and Family Dining Area at Beacon Place
![TV and Family Dining Area at Beacon Place](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063941_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
TV and Family Dining Area at Beacon Place
Dad held this cross in his hand the last 4 days of his life.
![Dad held this cross in his hand the last 4 days of his life.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063937_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad held this cross in his hand the last 4 days of his life.
Dad sleeping, he looked like a beautiful angel. He had a kinda glow in his face as his wrinkles slowing seem to disappear a couple of days before God took him into Heaven.
![Dad sleeping, he looked like a beautiful angel. He had a kinda glow in his face as his wrinkles slowing seem to disappear a couple of days before God took him into Heaven.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063938_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad sleeping, he looked like a beautiful angel. He had a kinda glow in his face as his wrinkles slowing seem to disappear a couple of days before God took him into Heaven.
Memorial bricks located right in front of dad's room.
![Memorial bricks located right in front of dad's room.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063954_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Memorial bricks located right in front of dad's room.
Staff members at Beacon Place
![Staff members at Beacon Place](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063957_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Staff members at Beacon Place
One of many volunteers at Beacon Place.
![One of many volunteers at Beacon Place.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063956_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
One of many volunteers at Beacon Place.
Beacon Place sun room for hospice patients.
![Beacon Place sun room for hospice patients.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063935_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Beacon Place sun room for hospice patients.
Beacon Place private sitting room.
![Beacon Place private sitting room.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063934_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Beacon Place private sitting room.
Beacon Place hospice chapel.
![Beacon Place hospice chapel.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063932_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Beacon Place hospice chapel.
Crystal cross donated in Louis Vela's memory.
![Crystal cross donated in Louis Vela's memory.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063955_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Crystal cross donated in Louis Vela's memory.
Dad's artwork. Madonna
![Dad's artwork. Madonna](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063923_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's artwork. Madonna
Dad's artwork, Donkey and Child, This picture reminds me of papi alone making the best of his life as an orphan.
![Dad's artwork, Donkey and Child, This picture reminds me of papi alone making the best of his life as an orphan.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063921_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's artwork, Donkey and Child, This picture reminds me of papi alone making the best of his life as an orphan.
Dad's artwork, Jesus and Children
![Dad's artwork, Jesus and Children](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063953_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's artwork, Jesus and Children
Dad's artwork, Abstract Clown
![Dad's artwork, Abstract Clown](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063918_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's artwork, Abstract Clown
Dad's artwork, Cherub
![Dad's artwork, Cherub](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063962_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's artwork, Cherub
Dad's private bathroom.
![Dad's private bathroom.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063914_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's private bathroom.
Dad's bedroom view 1
![Dad's bedroom view 1](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063913_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's bedroom view 1
Dad's bedroom view 2
![Dad's bedroom view 2](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063912_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's bedroom view 2
Dad's bedroom view 3
![Dad's bedroom view 3](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063911_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's bedroom view 3
Dad's bedroom view 4. I slept in this chair and ottoman every night to watch over papi.
![Dad's bedroom view 4. I slept in this chair and ottoman every night to watch over papi.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063910_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's bedroom view 4. I slept in this chair and ottoman every night to watch over papi.
'Grandpa Central' set up in living room so he would be in the center of all activity and never be alone during the day.
!['Grandpa Central' set up in living room so he would be in the center of all activity and never be alone during the day.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0067922_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
'Grandpa Central' set up in living room so he would be in the center of all activity and never be alone during the day.
Dad giving himself manicure.
![Dad giving himself manicure.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063916_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad giving himself manicure.
Dad cutting mustache. He said he wanted to look pretty.
![Dad cutting mustache. He said he wanted to look pretty.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0066080_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad cutting mustache. He said he wanted to look pretty.
Dad weekly ear cleaning.
![Dad weekly ear cleaning.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063965_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad weekly ear cleaning.
Dad giving me a manicure. He kept saying I was his little baby.
![Dad giving me a manicure. He kept saying I was his little baby.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063915_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad giving me a manicure. He kept saying I was his little baby.
Dad's physical health improved and his aphasia was getting better every day. God's blessing on Papi as his time on earth drew near. Dad was happy with us, laughing joking, pranks, etc.
![Dad's physical health improved and his aphasia was getting better every day. God's blessing on Papi as his time on earth drew near. Dad was happy with us, laughing joking, pranks, etc.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0071344_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's physical health improved and his aphasia was getting better every day. God's blessing on Papi as his time on earth drew near. Dad was happy with us, laughing joking, pranks, etc.
Dad doing daily heat therapy for pain in neck.
![Dad doing daily heat therapy for pain in neck.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063966_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad doing daily heat therapy for pain in neck.
Dad cozy in living room. I love this picture. Papi resting so safe and peaceful.
![Dad cozy in living room. I love this picture. Papi resting so safe and peaceful.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0071341_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad cozy in living room. I love this picture. Papi resting so safe and peaceful.
Dad's new baseball hat.
![Dad's new baseball hat.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0071345_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad's new baseball hat.
Dad wearing hat Eddie made me.
![Dad wearing hat Eddie made me.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0071371_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad wearing hat Eddie made me.
Dad filling his the little cigars lunchbox we all shared.
![Dad filling his the little cigars lunchbox we all shared.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0071339_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad filling his the little cigars lunchbox we all shared.
After awhile dad slowly opened up to the love Michael and I gave him daily. Dad kicking back. He seems quite content.
![After awhile dad slowly opened up to the love Michael and I gave him daily. Dad kicking back. He seems quite content.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0071342_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
After awhile dad slowly opened up to the love Michael and I gave him daily. Dad kicking back. He seems quite content.
Dad being totally comfortable at home.
![Dad being totally comfortable at home.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0071340_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad being totally comfortable at home.
Dad was really tired from the trip to Greensboro from Kansas City. Michael and I were so happy to bring dad to our home in Greensboro, NC on Christmas Eve 2010.
![Dad was really tired from the trip to Greensboro from Kansas City. Michael and I were so happy to bring dad to our home in Greensboro, NC on Christmas Eve 2010.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0071388_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad was really tired from the trip to Greensboro from Kansas City. Michael and I were so happy to bring dad to our home in Greensboro, NC on Christmas Eve 2010.
Dad outside doctor's office.
![Dad outside doctor's office.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063967_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad outside doctor's office.
Dad started to sleep with the White Sox baseball hat Michael gave him. One morning I went in to check on him and I guess papi thought he had put his baseball cap back on during the night. It was so very sweet he had put his black slipper on the top of h
![Dad started to sleep with the White Sox baseball hat Michael gave him. One morning I went in to check on him and I guess papi thought he had put his baseball cap back on during the night. It was so very sweet he had put his black slipper on the top of h](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0068741_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad started to sleep with the White Sox baseball hat Michael gave him. One morning I went in to check on him and I guess papi thought he had put his baseball cap back on during the night. It was so very sweet he had put his black slipper on the top of h
Dad at doctor's office for PT INR lab.
![Dad at doctor's office for PT INR lab.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0065609_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad at doctor's office for PT INR lab.
Young Louisaka: Louie
![Young Louisaka: Louie](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063899_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Young Louisaka: Louie
Dad in Navy at 17 years old.
![Dad in Navy at 17 years old.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063971_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad in Navy at 17 years old.
Original of dad in navy before fixing photo.
![Original of dad in navy before fixing photo.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063970_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Original of dad in navy before fixing photo.
Dad and sons JR and Eddie
![Dad and sons JR and Eddie](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063904_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad and sons JR and Eddie
Dad with Big Sombero 3
![Dad with Big Sombero 3](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0115591_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad with Big Sombero 3
Everyone called dad 'Big Lou.'
![Everyone called dad 'Big Lou.'](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063841_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Everyone called dad 'Big Lou.'
Dad standing in front of mural of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the westside of Kansas City, MO -- his old neighborhood.
![Dad standing in front of mural of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the westside of Kansas City, MO -- his old neighborhood.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063849_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Dad standing in front of mural of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the westside of Kansas City, MO -- his old neighborhood.
Big Lou and son Eddie
![Big Lou and son Eddie](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063900_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Big Lou and son Eddie
Rafael Vela dad's father.
![Rafael Vela dad's father.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063834_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Rafael Vela dad's father.
Donesia Vela dad's mom.
![Donesia Vela dad's mom.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063840_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Donesia Vela dad's mom.
Aunt Bertha dad's sister.
![Aunt Bertha dad's sister.](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0063847_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Aunt Bertha dad's sister.
Condolence card from Beacon Place
![Condolence card from Beacon Place](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/l/o/louis-vela/p/0066078_235x235_9ab7ee.jpg)
Condolence card from Beacon Place