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.
Marsha Miller-Estrada says:
July 29, 2020
Rest in peace, my friend. Knowing and working with you almost 20 years, are some of the best times I have known. Never had a brother but you certainly felt like one. You will always be fondly remembered….Marsha Estrada
Larry Valenzuela says:
July 29, 2020
Big Manny! There are so many memories that we will cherish. As next door neighbors, you shared your home and family. Thanks for chasing down they guys that broke into my car, letting us shoot your bow and arrow. Every neighborhood needs a Big Manny. We miss you…. Larry & Michael
Phyllis Hernandez says:
July 29, 2020
He will be missed but he will always be our hearts sending prayers for all the rest of Family and some day you all meet in heaven May the a Lord bless all
Patricia Sdao says:
July 30, 2020
Eternal rest into him, O Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
Suzie (Sanchez) Mora says:
July 30, 2020
Tio Manny,
Thank you for the wonderful memories as a Kid, coming to Cali and visiting us. You were a Wonderful Loving Husband to My Tia Chevy, and a Great Father to your Children, You will be Greatly missed, RIP