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.
Becky Villegas-Kennedy says:
July 28, 2020
Manny, was a very caring person, intelligent, and loved his family with all his heart. Very proud to know that his relationship with my grandson, Frankie, was so close & he taught him so many things, especially how to be caring person. He will be missed by all his family and friends. A very good person left, too soon. Condolences, from the Villegas-Kennedy family.
Maria A Mcminn says:
July 28, 2020
My heart broken???? So shocked you are gone. You were more of a brother than my Cousin. Our good times at Phoenix Union High, growing up all those Great Easters with our families, The Vasquez’s, Jauregui’s, Armenta’s, Cota’s, Coronado’s, from Arizona to California Always in our hearts! RIP???? I will console myself listening to the music you DJ too! Por Siempre mi Primo Hermoso ????
Cynthia says:
July 28, 2020
He was a great son to my parents and the best older brother any one can have. It was kind of hard growing up after him because he was so smart. Every teacher he had I had and I was compared to him. He was very quiet, a. man of few words, but very noble and kind individual. I am going to miss him with all my heart and there won’t be a day that I won’t think of him. Because he left me so precious memories. RIP brother, Your little sister will always love you, Cindy
Mary Sordia says:
July 28, 2020
Manny my brother in law was an amazing family man; smart, funny who loved dancing, sports & crafting. Great memories, he will be deeply missed.
RIP Manny
Norma Vasquez says:
July 28, 2020
I have no words to express just how much I am going to miss you. You were only in my life for 5 years, but you were a big impact in my life. The most I am going to miss is when I would sit next to you and would lean over and tell me a funny joke. I love you father in law you are going to be missed.
Leticia A Vasquez says:
July 28, 2020
I love you Dad, your little girl.