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Arnulfo "Fo" "Arno" Vasquez

1927 - 2019

Arnulfo "Fo" "Arno" Vasquez obituary, 1927-2019, El Paso, TX

BORN

1927

DIED

2019

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Hillcrest Funeral Home on Carolina

1060 North Carolina Drive

El Paso, Texas

Arnulfo Vasquez Obituary

Arnulfo "Arno" "Fo" Vasquez

El Paso - September 3, 1927-February 24, 2019

Arnulfo Vasquez passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX, graduated from Cathedral High School and attended Texas Western (UTEP). Later he attended UT Austin School of Pharmacy in 1952, at the time when UT had few Hispanics and over his 47 year career as a Pharmacist, Arnulfo served thousands of El Paso families and always whistled while he worked. Customers who didn't know his name, recognized his whistling. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, loved being a Longhorn, pharmacist, enjoyed music, especially jazz. Arnulfo was a proud, loving husband and father and his greatest joy was his family, but his heart was broken after the loss of his daughter, Loretta "Lori" in 1998. He won over his wife Ruth of 57 years who survives him along with their other children; Diana (Bryan), Andy (Eileen), Pat (Marissa), Felicia, seven grandchildren; sisters, Alicia Prado (Armando) and Ophelia Reyes. By age 91, one loses many friends but he is survived by his childhood pal and lifelong friend, Pete Herrera (Toni).We believe Dad is perfect again with no breathing difficulties, whistling again and reunited with Lori; parents; Hipolito and Romualda Vasquez and good friends. Arnulfo was grateful beyond words for his caregiver, Ruth, his wife; pulmonologist, Dr. Jaime Quesada and the assistance from Lincare and Encompass Hospice. Visitation will be held March 17th from 5:00pm-9:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Memorial mass will be March 18th at 11:00am at St. Raphael Catholic Church with interment to follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Look up "Arnulfo Vasquez" underwww.dignitymemorial.com for more details. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, St. Vincent de Paul or Encompass Hospice. Services entrusted to Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, (915)598-3332.



Arnulfo Vásquez falleció el domingo 24 de febrero de 2019. Fue un residente de toda la vida de El Paso, TX, y se graduó de Cathedral High School y asistió a Texas Western (UTEP). Más tarde, asistió a la Escuela de Farmacia de UT Austin en 1952, cuando UT tenía pocos hispanos y durante su carrera de 47 años como farmacéutico, Arnulfo atendió a miles de familias de El Paso y siempre silbaba mientras trabajaba. Los clientes que no sabían su nombre, reconocían su silbido. Fue un miembro de los Caballeros de Colón, le encantaba ser un farmacéutico, un Longhorn, le gustaba la música, especialmente el jazz. Arnulfo era un orgulloso y amado esposo y padre y su mayor alegría era su familia, pero su corazón se rompió después de la pérdida de su hija, Loretta "Lori" en 1998. Se ganó a su esposa Ruth de 57 años quien lo sobrevivió junto con sus otros hijos Diana (Bryan), Andy (Eileen), Pat (Marissa), Felicia, sus siete nietos; sus hermanas Alicia Prado (Armando) y Ophelia Reyes. A la edad de 91 años, uno pierde a muchos amigos, pero le sobreviven su amigo de la infancia y amigo de toda la vida, Pete Herrera (Toni). Creemos que papá vuelve a ser perfecto sin dificultad para respirar, silbando de nuevo y reuniéndose con Lori; con sus padres Hipólito y Romualda Vásquez y buenos amigos. Arnulfo estaba agradecido más allá de las palabras por su cuidador, Ruth, su esposa; su neumólogo, el Dr. Jaime Quesada y la asistencia de Lincare y Encompass Hospice. El velorio se llevará a cabo el 17 de marzo de 5:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. con una vigilia a las 7:00 p.m. en Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. La misa conmemorativa será el 18 de marzo a las 11:00 a.m. en la iglesia católica St. Raphael con un entierro a seguir en el cementerio de Mount Carmel. Busque el nombre "Arnulfo Vásquez" bajo www.dignitymemorial.com para más detalles. En lugar de flores, se pueden hacer contribuciones conmemorativas a American Lung Association, St. Vincent de Paul o Encompass Hospice. Servicios encomendados a Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, teléfono (915) 598-3332.

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Published by El Paso Times on Mar. 15, 2019.

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Jimmy Blanton

March 18, 2019

Andy,

Peace be with you. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Magda Flores

March 17, 2019

Ruth, my condolences on your loss. What a blessing to have been able to share 57 years of marriage with such an accomplished and loving man. Sincerely, Magda Flores

Angie Morales Garcia

March 16, 2019

Ruth and Family:
The goodness of a man is not measured by his material wealth, but by the love; warmth and smiles he inspires in his lifetime.
Arnold was truly a great man and a true friend. His greatest quality was the gentleness of his soul and his beautiful smile.
He is now smiling down on his loved ones and
rejoicing in the Kingdom of God.
May his soul rest in eternal glory.

March 15, 2019

Andy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of celebration of the life and legacy of your father and the sadness of being temporarily separated from him on earth. My God grant you peace and comfort you.

Blessings be unto you.
Sylvia L Addison

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hillcrest Funeral Home on Carolina

1060 North Carolina Drive, El Paso, TX 79915

Mar

17

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

Hillcrest Funeral Home on Carolina

1060 North Carolina Drive, El Paso, TX 79915

Mar

18

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Raphael Catholic Church

TX 79915

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1060 North Carolina Drive, El Paso, TX 79915

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