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Pedro Vasquez Obituary

Pedro " Pete" Vasquez
Pedro Vazquez 79, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA. Mr. Vasquez was born August 1, 1933 in La Junta, CO. Mr. Vasquez was well known during the 1950's – 1970's for playing fast pitch softball in San Bernardino, Redlands and in Barstow at the Marine Base known as "Uncle Pete". The last team he played on was with his family of brothers, uncles and cousins, the team was named "Familia". Pedro is survived by his son Pedro Vasquez, Jr.(Donna) of Charlotte, NC, sisters Connie Trujillo, Rosie Lopez, Lynn Lucero, Maria D. Vasquez, and Mary Lou Ortega all of San Bernardino, CA, brothers Frank Vasquez of Barstow, CA, James Vasquez of Hemet, CA, Tomas Vasquez of Rialto, CA and Porfirio Vasquez of San Bernardino, CA, 3 grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Viewing will be Tuesday, January 22 from 4pm-8pm at Mark B. Shaw Chapel, 1525 N. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino, CA. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, January 23 at 11am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1430 W. 5th St. San Bernardino, CA. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in San Bernardino, CA. Services entrusted to the care of Mark B. Shaw Funeral Directors Aaron Cremation, San Bernardino, CA

Published by San Bernardino County Sun on Jan. 23, 2013.
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We played ball for the Flame Bar, along with his brother Jimmy whom I made my first communion back in the early 50's..Pete was a very going straight arrow.

Louie Reyes

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January 17, 2024

I was very sad to hear that Uncle Pete went to be with the Lord. He was very nice and caring to me always. He will be missed. My prayers are with all of his loved ones.

Gina Polanshek

February 4, 2013

My name is Louie Reyes,I played ball with him and Jimbo for the FLAME Bar.Such great pitchers they were,and wonderful persons and men.My honorto have been their friend..

Louis Reyes

January 28, 2013

You are now in a better place, my friend. A place without any pain. You have finished your journey on this earth and are now in your heavenly home with our Lord jesus Christ. It was a pleasure to have known such a good person.

Chachi Gonzales

January 23, 2013

Rosario Cervantes

January 23, 2013

My Condolences to the family, and all my love. I will be praying for you and the family, for comfort and peace. He was a great Uncle of mine also my Nino...My daughter will always remember the bat that you gave her, when I speak of you she always says...Oh the one that gave me the bat?! Yeah, you will always be remembered. Love you, Uncle Pete

Erlinda Alvarez-Yamane ( Fabela )

January 23, 2013

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