Rafael Vazquez

Rafael Vazquez

Rafael Vazquez, 76 of Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Rafael was born on February 20, 1943 in Curias, Tamaulipas, moved to San Fernando, where he met and married his wife Francisca Garcia. Shortly afterwards they moved to Brownsville, TX looking for a better life for their 4 sons and generations to come.

Rafael and Francisca were blessed with 54 years of marriage and now leaves behind his wife and sons Jaime (Belinda), Joel (Hilda), Francisco (Valentina ex-wife Josie), and Carlos (Jessica).

His pride were his 16 grandchildren Edward (Natalie), Joyce, Kevin, Jennifer (Ignacio), Juan Carlos Jr., Crystal, Kimberly, Kassandra, Francisco Jr., Jacquelyn, Samantha, Vanessa, Xavier, Emmanuel, Fabian, and Damian. He was also blessed with 6 great­-grandchildren Ethan, Kateleen, Efren, Nolan, Aaliyah and Adrian.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 1-9 p.m. with a prayer service from 7-8 p.m. led by Francisco Rada of Northside Iglesia de Cristo.

On Thursday, July 11, 2019, visitation will begin at 9:30 am followed by the funeral service at 11:30 am at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home located at 657 Springmat Blvd in Brownsville, Texas. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens at 1 p.m.

Pallbearers will be his grandchildren as follows Edward, Kevin. Jennifer, Juan Carlos Jr., Francisco Jr., Jacquelyn, Samantha, and Xavier.

5 Comments

  • Elena Dorado & Jorge Camacho Posted July 9, 2019 6:04 pm

    My deepest condolences to all Vasquez family. Your father was truly an incredible person, and his loss is felt deeply.”

  • Mark Smith Posted July 10, 2019 10:06 am

    I pray God gives the family strength during these times. I did not personally know Mr. Vazquez, but he sounds like a fine man. I am truly sorry for your loss. God Bless!

  • Lorie Wilson Posted July 12, 2019 6:19 am

    My condolences and prayers to all of you on your loss. God has welcomed Mr. Vazquez home with open arms. He is loved.

  • Caroline Lutz Posted July 12, 2019 8:27 am

    Carlos,

    I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.

    I know you have worried about him for a long time.

    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    May the Lord wrap his arms around you all and comfort you with his peace that passes all understanding.

    Love, Caroline Lutz

  • Maria Estrada Posted July 12, 2019 8:46 am

    So sorry for your lose, May God be with you and your family for comfort and strength, keeping you and your family in my Prayers.

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