Manuel Cipriano Vasquez Sr.
Passed: June 27, 2020
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Manuel Cipriano Vasquez Sr.
Passed: June 27, 2020
Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Manuel C. Vasquez Sr. announces his passing due to complications of Covid-19, on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the age of 70 years.
Manuel was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 30, 1949 to Manuel and Sally (Cota)Vasquez. He was a highly educated man where he graduated from Phoenix Union High School and went on to Arizona State University, where he got his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Garret/Allied Signal/HoneyWell for many Years until he had a higher calling to return to school to become a teacher. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University and a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University. He enjoyed teaching and taught at Sunland Elementary School until he retired.
Manuel was happily married to his high school sweetheart Elizabeth (Sanchez) Vasquez for 48 years. They shared a love for dancing and up until his last days were still dancing. They married in 1972 and had 4 children. He loved his family and making memories was his gift to everyone. He loved traveling, camping, hunting, fishing, coaching his sons little league teams, watching his grandchildren play sports or preform in school events and picked up woodworking in his retirement years.
He was preceded by his parents Manuel and Sally (Cota)Vasquez. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Vasquez, children Leticia, Manuel Jr. (Lupita), Daniel (Norma), Richard (Stephanie), 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, Uncle Oscar, Sister Cynthia, Niece Priscilla and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 South Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear. A viewing is scheduled to begin at 10am to be followed by the Rosary at 11am and the Funeral service at 11:30am, burial services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Rd. in Avondale, Arizona following the funeral service.
23 responses to Manuel Cipriano Vasquez Sr.
Stella Sanchez says:
July 28, 2020
Manny, you will be missed & you were loved by many of who you touched!
Bye brother in law
My condolences to you, Chevie & your familia!
Brenda Lee Schalek (Cook) says:
July 28, 2020
Love you Tio Manny! You’re in our hearts forever ! My mom likes to dance too so until my Tia gets there she will be your dance partner in heaven! To my cousins and Tia , I love you so much and my hearts broken with yours ! Love you forever . Brenda Lee
Barrera says:
July 28, 2020
Love & Prayers to all family,do. regret this big loss!! Tia Chita & Barrera Famiky
Lorene says:
July 28, 2020
I love you cousin! I remember playing with Cindy and you teasing us for fun! Memories of Tia Sally and Tio Manuel Being so proud of you! When you married Liz it was such a beautiful Day. Forever with me, amore para todos, Lorene
Sandra sanchez says:
July 28, 2020
I remember when your mom and dad took. Me to the snow when I was 6 years old and I got stuck in the snow and your dad could not stop laughing
Rick Rife says:
July 31, 2020
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Manuel. I was his landlord for these past few years and I enjoyed getting to know him. He was an honest and thoughtful man and I had many conversations with him while he was woodworking in his shop. He will be missed.