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Emmitt Xavier Vela

Emmitt Xavier Vela, age 14, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017, in Little Rock. He was born on November 19, 2002, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Lupe Vela and Samm Canales. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Maria M. Canales. Emmitt was known for his talented writing, for the way he was always making people laugh, and his big beautiful smile. He was selfless until the end and gave the ultimate gift of life through organ donation. He is survived by his mother, Samm Canales of Springdale; his father, Lupe Vela of Harlingen, Texas; his sister, M. Sativa Vela of Springdale; his three brothers, Israel A. Vento of Columbus, Ohio, Lupe Vela of Springdale, and I. Joaquin Vela of Springdale. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. Online condolences at: www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

Published January 27, 2017

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