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Charles Vazquez Obituary
Charles "Andy" Vazquez, born April 20, 1949, passed away on October 24, 2018. He was a proud native Houstonian and a 1968 graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School. In 1969, he began his studies in Education at the University of St. Thomas, serving as the Student Body President and graduating in 1975 with a Political Science degree. He proudly earned a master's in Social Work from the University of Houston in 1995.
Andy played baseball at Settegast Park, sold the Sunday newspaper at Rice University and University of Houston football games on Saturday nights. He was a proud Cougar and product of Second Ward, "Segundo Barrio". Andy served his community as the President of the C.Y.O. at Guadalupe Church, the Wesley Community Center's Youth Director, a Boy Scout leader, softball coach of the Wesley Jets and Aces, and participated in many Foley's Thanksgiving parades. He was also a Tournament Director of the Latin American Softball Tournaments with the Rusk Athletic Club, a Harris County Precinct Judge, an honorary volunteer with Houston Tenneco Marathons, a volunteer of National Alliance on Mental Illness, a member of the Harris County Hispanic Caucus, and proudly served in John F. Kennedy's Peace Corps in Peru.
After relocating his family to El Paso, TX, he became the Residential Manager at the YMCA and the HLS Care Coordinator under Emergence Health Network for the past 13 years.
Andy is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary T. Vazquez and sister, Dahlia Marquez. He is survived by his wife, Concepcion, and his children, Omar, Caroline, Samuel, and Andrew, grandchildren-Sophia and Ethan, his sister- Mary, brother- Joseph, and nieces and nephews.
A rosary will be held Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 7:00 P.M at Martin Funeral Home: 3839 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79903.
A mass will be held Monday, October 29, 2018 at 11:00 A.M at St. Joseph's Catholic Church: 1315 Travis, El Paso, TX, 79903.
Services in Houston will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe, with the dates announced later.
"Beam Me Up, Scotty".
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October 30, 2018
My condolences to his family and friends!
Elia Torres(Rodriguez)
October 30, 2018
So sorry for your loss. May the arms of the Lord embrace and sustain you all during this most difficult time. I had to great pleasure of crossing paths as a young girl who spent time at the Wesley Community Center. Andy was a wonderful person who truly cared about his community and the kids in it. Thank you for sharing him with us. God be with you all.
October 30, 2018
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Andy, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Peru.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
Elizcha Del Rey
October 29, 2018
Condolences to family and friends
Steve Prado
October 29, 2018
Thank you Andy for giving so much of your life to those that need it the most .. I will always remember your smile and your sense of humor .. But mostly I will remember you for the thousands of kids you help become somebody .. Without men like you in this World I have no idea what some the inner city kids would of become .. Andy Vasquez you are a ICON in the NS Houston Area .. I hope your family realize how instrumental you really were in so many life's .. I would like to thank them for sharing you with so many .. Rest In Peace Andy and thanks for being yourself always ..
Sam Solis
October 29, 2018
Andy, a caring, humble and true friend. You were always there when I needed help and never did you once say no to me. I will miss you dearly as we use to talk a lot from time to time at work and at the NAMI walk.
October 29, 2018
Andy was a caring volunteer facilitator for NAMI El Paso support groups and we are indebted to him and his family.
The Membership of NAMI El Paso.
Christine Morales
October 29, 2018
Knew "Andy" @ Guadalupe Cyo. He was a great guy then,and I'm sure God welcomes him. Prayers to his family,God bless.
Joseph Syzdek
October 29, 2018
Sending condolences to Andy's family
Richard Flores
October 28, 2018
Thank you Uncle Andy for everything. Especially introducing me to the Boy Scouts. Its beens such a huge part of my life and a part I was so happy to share with you. You were a great mentor for life. Life will never be the same without you being just a phone call away. Rest in peace Uncle Andy. God bless. Love, Isabel, Andrew and Jelly
AURORA/GENARO BENITEZ
October 28, 2018
Our condolences to Andy's family. He was always very helpful and positive with our son, Andy Benitez. Great person both at work and in the social setting. He will be greatly missed. RIP ANDY VASQUEZ.
Ruth Galvan Pon
October 28, 2018
My sincerest condolences in the passing of your Beloved Husband/Father/Grandpa. You are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Andy.
Earnie Ray
October 28, 2018
My deepest sympathy to your family . May you keep in mind the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time . John 17:3
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