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Hilda Vazquez Obituary
She was a native of Puerto Rico and had been a resident of Newport News for 39 years.
Mrs. VAzquez was a registered nurse, diabetes educator, a member of the American Diabetes Association and founder of the ADA-Mark Luczak Memorial Golf Tournament to fight diabetes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto VAzquez Rodriguez; and a son, Richard VAzquez.
Survivors include two daughters, Milagros Marrero and Vivian VAzquez Morgan; son, Oswald VAzquez; five grandchildren, Meghan, Brandon, William, Justin and Anthony; five great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Jorge.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Peninsula Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the funeral.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hilda Vazquez
Elisa Mangosing - Lemmon
December 21, 2009
I have just heard about Hilda's passing. We worked together many years ago at Riverside Hospital. I was shocked and saddened by the news of her death. I still have the lemon flag she made my husband and I when we bought our first home. I cherish that flag and am always reminded that it was created especially for us. My deepest condolences to Hilda's family, of whom she was so proud.
Nancy Trestrail
November 30, 2009
Hilda was my friend. I will miss her so much.
Vivian Vazquez Morgan
November 24, 2009
I would like to add my thanks to those of my sister. Our mother touched so many lives. It was comforting to see and hear the many people who will miss her.
Gina Clayton
November 23, 2009
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Hilda's passing. I enjoyed working with Hilda at Busch Gardens. I enjoyed her caring nature and sense of humor. I hope her family can take comfort in thier memories during these sad days and in the future.
The Marrero Family
November 23, 2009
I want to thank everyone for their Sympathy and kind words. My mother was a Wonderful Women and a Loving Grandmother. She will be missed by all.
Love to All
Her Grandchildren
November 23, 2009
Grandma with her babies
November 23, 2009
Hilda L Vazquez
November 23, 2009
Meredith Jackson
November 23, 2009
I was very priviledged to benefit from Hilda's great knowledge of Diabetes. She enabled me to help my husband and 2 sons through a lot. Thanks Hilda, your kindness won't be forgotton
Pam Dindial
November 22, 2009
I was very sad to hear about Hilda. I worked with her at PDI for Lifescan. We had several trips to Puerto Rico where she served as my interpreter and nurse educator. She inspired me to explore PR, we had a lot of fun during those trips. She will be missed.
Brenda Pagan
November 21, 2009
To my cousins, So so sorry for your loss. I Love you guys. We may not see each as often as we like but I always have you guys in my heart. You are my FAMILY.... My prayers are with you. You know what I remember about my Titi Hilda during Ozzie's wedding how she was dancing away. She had her rythm. I loved watching her dance with a big smile. Thank you for a great time. Love you always.
Rusty/Brenda Pagan (Brentwood, NY)
Marilyn Barton
November 21, 2009
To Hilda's Family and Friends,
So sad to hear that Hilda died last week. I cannot believe that I will not meet up with her again. We worked together at RRMC for many years, and she was such a strong advocate for patient education. She really walked the walk and talked the talk. Everyone loved and appreciated Hilda. I was one of them and feel very blessed to have known her.
November 21, 2009
Hi Brandon and William,
This is Mrs. Evans from Dutrow Kindergarten. I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I know how much you all loved each other and how much she meant to you both. I know you will miss her very much, but just try to remember the happy times you all had together and the fun things she did with you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Mrs. Evans
Luz and Family Hernandez/Torres
November 20, 2009
Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family at this time. Our prayers are with you.
Maria/Nelson Rivera/Marrero
November 20, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Georgia McQuigg
November 20, 2009
My prayers go out to the family and friends of Hilda. I had the pleasure of working with Hilda at RRMC on 3 West - way back when... I know I speak for the whole 3 West Gang when I say she was a special, caring person and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Brenda Sumrell (Setliff)
November 20, 2009
To Ozzie, Milly, and Vivian I extend my deepest sympathy. I rember the day your family moved in next to me 39 years ago. She taught Wayne some Spanish as soon as he started talking. Some of the best times of my life was spent laughing with Hilda and Ernie. Hilda was truly God's angel.
sharon easter
November 20, 2009
During this difficult time there never seems to be enough words to express the loss that is felt by all that knew your mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She was a dynamite person and I feel so blessed to have know her for such a long time. She could always make me laugh and she took life's curves and succeeded.Her smile is what I will always remember. You will remain in my prayers and may you find comfort with knowing that she was such a wonderful person.
Hope Hickam
November 20, 2009
I was so shocked and saddened upon hearing the news of the death of my friend, Hilda Vasquez. My sympathies go to the family in their loss. Indeed, it is a loss for all of us who knew this wonderful woman, who with her quiet dignity, humor, and wealth of knowledge touched so many lives. Because of Hilda, I am a Diabetes Educator, and I am so grateful for her friendship. She gave so much of herself, never asking for anything in return. She will be missed.
November 20, 2009
I am so sad to hear of the loss of this wonderful woman. My Aunt Hilda holds such a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with Oswald, Vivian, Milly and family.
Deborah Alicea
ashley spicer
November 20, 2009
I am terribly sorry for your loss. I have lived next door to Hilda and her family for 8 years and they have become like family to myself and my family. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten, she was an amazing woman with a huge heart. We will miss her always.
Ashley Spicer & Family
Katie Conschafter
November 20, 2009
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Hilda's death. I have known her for 8 years and worked with her as a diabetes educator. She was a tremendous help for me several years ago working with a challenging family that needed education in Spanish. I spent time with her this past August at AADE and will treasure that time in my memory. Her warm smile and genuine kindness will be remembered always. My thoughts and prayers go to her family.
SEBRENA JOLLY
November 20, 2009
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WORKED WITH HILDA AT RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL YEARS AGO. SHE WAS A KIND AND WONDERFUL PERSON.
Wayne Williams
November 19, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing Hilda Vazquez as a very special lady, she is known to me as simply grandma and I am not even part of the family. Her love for life and reaching out to others are her legacy. The many talks and the smiles she brought into my life and others are priceless. She cared and loved her family deeply, especially Brandon and William. We all loved this wonderful lady, but GOD loved her more and He beckon her home on Monday, 16 Nov 09 to be with Him. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to her family. May they find comfort and peace in knowing she has touched countless lives and will be greatly missed?
Beverley Smith
November 19, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing Hilda through our many shared experiences, meetings, organizations as Certified Diabetes Educators. She will be missed. My sympathies go to her family.
Eleanor Kimball
November 19, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Hilda at Busch Gardens for the past four years.I enjoyed our talks. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to her family. May they find comfort in knowing she has touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
November 19, 2009
November 19,2009
I was sorry to hear about Hilda's passing. She was a wonderful woman.
She helped me a lot when I was first
diagnosed with diabetes. My prayers are
with you and the family.
Barbara Watford,Yorktown,Va
Kathy Brenner
November 19, 2009
I am deeply moved by Hilda's sudden passing. I have worked with Hilda on many CareFusion assignments over the last three years. She was a delight, professional, dependable, and we shared many common interests.
I will miss her. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies. May God Bless.
Kelly Kersey
November 19, 2009
I am the scheduler for the clinicians at Carefusion and I have been so used to our nurses requesting Hilda for the past several years. When I sent out a message of her passing I received so many emails and calls from our nurses that were so shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. I hope that her family can be comforted that she has touched so many lives across the country in the years she has been working with us. god bless.
Deb Fuller
November 19, 2009
I am very privileged to have worked with Hilda at RRMC. She was an incredible nurse and diabetes educator. My prayers and sympathies to your family.
Mike Calabrese
November 19, 2009
I had the privilege to work with Hilda for several years from Alaris to Cardinal Health and then Carefusion.
She was an extremely talented, patient,and a hard wroking professional who always had a smile for you when she saw you.
She often took the shifts that nobody else wanted and she did so gladly, a rarity these days.I always knew that when Hilda was assigned to my account that I did not have to worry about the task at hand.
I want to extend my sympathies to Hilda's family.
Christina Morgan
November 18, 2009
I was so surprised and saddened to hear about the loss of your mother / grandmother. I had the pleasure of getting to know Mrs. Vazquez when I had the honor of being Brandon's teacher. She knew that I had a soft spot in my heart for grandma's, and I enjoyed our many talks and visits! I loved when she would come to school to check on and see the boys to ensure that they were getting the education they deserved and were capable of. Her hugs always brightened my day. She loved Brandon and William with all her heart, and it was evident in the way she spoke of them and watched them learn. My last memory of her was at the International Festival when she was giving the boys a hard time about not speaking more Spanish! That memory makes me smile. It was an honor to know her and to call her a friend! She was a wonderful woman and the world lost an angel Monday but heaven got her back.
November 18, 2009
The family of Mark Luczak would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Hilda's family. It is because of Hilda's hard work and determination that our son, brother and uncle is immortalized in the annual Mark Luczak Memorial Golf tournament in Williamsburg. Thank you Hilda for all of your efforts. I know Mark is waiting for you on the 18th green.
November 18, 2009
Our hearts and thoughts to Hilda's family. We were fortunate to have met her and called her a friend. She was always warm and helpful to my wife and I whenever we would travel to Virginia and participate in the ADA golf tournament. We will miss her very very much.
Barbara Patrick
November 18, 2009
As a lucky person to have worked with this incredibly talented and informed nurse and educator, I was shocked and saddened by the news of her death. She was an inspiration to new nurses to be more than they thought possible and it is because of her, I had the confidence to become a diabetes educator. I would like to send my condolences to Hilda's family, expecially to her children and grandchildren of whom she was so proud. Sending prayers and love.
Mary Winther
November 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Hilda has been an inspiration and pleasure to work with over many years with PDI and then Adecco. She will be sadly missed.
November 18, 2009
The women of the Warwick Ladies Golf Association would like to extend our condolences to Hilda's family. We will miss her smile, and will remember her many years of being a part of our Saturday morning golf group.
November 18, 2009
I am so sad to hear of the loss of this wonderful woman. Hilda holds such a special place in my heart, and I cared for her deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with Vivian, Oswald, and your family.
Love, Deanie Eldridge and the American Diabetes Association Family
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