Family of slain El Paso woman sets up a GoFundMe on her behalf
EL PASO, Texas – Family members of the woman found dead in east El Paso have set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to cover funeral expenses.
The El Paso Police Department found the body of 51-year-old Marisela Veliz on Tuesday after a report of a missing person and welfare check request.
Officials said they had found signs of a struggle and ruled it a homicide.
According to a GoFundMe post, Veliz leaves behind three daughters and eight grandchildren.
Family members described her as hardworking, beautiful and a loving woman.
The family has so far collected just over $5,000.
