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Filemon Vela Sr. (Filemón Bartolomé Vela) was born on 1 May, 1935 in Harlingen, Texas, U.S.. Discover Filemon Vela Sr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?

Popular As Filemón Bartolomé Vela
Occupation N/A
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 1 May 1935
Birthday 1 May
Birthplace Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
Date of death (2004-04-13)
Died Place Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Filemon Vela Sr.'s Wife?

His wife is Blanca Vela (1962–2004)

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Filemon Vela Sr. Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Filemon Vela Sr. worth at the age of 69 years old? Filemon Vela Sr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Filemon Vela Sr.'s net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2001

Vela presided over the capital murder trial of drug lord Juan Raul Garza. Garza was executed by the federal government in 2001, eight days after Timothy McVeigh.

1999

Vela was married to Blanca Vela, who served as the first female Mayor of Brownsville, Texas, from 1999 to 2003. Their three children include Filemon Vela Jr., who was elected to the United States Congress in 2012.

1980

On January 22, 1980, Vela was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas vacated by Judge Reynaldo Guerra Garza. Vela was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 18, 1980, and received his commission the same day. He assumed senior status on May 1, 2000, serving in that capacity until his death on April 13, 2004, in Harlingen.

1957

Born in Harlingen, Texas, Vela was a private in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959, and received a Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1962. He was in private practice in Harlingen from 1962 to 1963, and then in Brownsville, Texas from 1963 to 1974. He was a city commissioner in Brownsville from 1971 to 1973. He was a judge of the 107th Judicial District in Cameron and Willacy Counties, Texas from 1975 to 1980.

1935

Filemón Bartolomé Vela (May 1, 1935 – April 13, 2004) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.