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Vonifasio Vasquez Obituary
VONIFASIO VASQUEZ
Sept. 6, 1949 - May 2, 2008
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 17 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Holtville for Vonifasio Vasquez, 58, of Bradley, CA who passed away Friday, May 2 at a family home in Yucaipa following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born September 6, 1949 in San Jose, CA and later married Mary Ann Gongora at St. Joseph's Church in Holtville. Vonifasio attended College of the Desert in Palm Desert and Chico State. A dedicated father and selfless friend, he devoted many years to coaching youth sports teams in the community and at Holtville High School. Vonifasio retired from the California Youth Authority as a youth counselor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Vasquez and brother, Raul (Coño) Vasquez.
Vonifasio is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Ann; sons and spouses, Manuel and Barbara Vasquez and Vonifasio (Bones) Vasquez; daughters and spouses, Marie Yvonne and Todd Gaskin, Adriana and Ryan Burns and Ana Vasquez and Haskell Jacobs; grandchildren, Alyssa, Johnnie, Matthew and Viviana Vasquez, Jessie and Steven Gaskin, David, Ashlin, Isabella and Aleida Burns and his faithful beagle, Charlie; mother, Urbana Vasquez; brothers and spouses, Ramiro and Marina Vasquez, Manuel and Rachel Vasquez and Ralph and Norma Vasquez; sisters and brothers-in-law, Julia Vasquez, Rufina and Fred Valencia and Angie Vasquez; mother-in-law, Maria Gongora; sisters-in-law and spouses, Connie and Frank Pecoraro, Jeannie and Javier Monge, Emily and Louie Castillejo and Mercy and Ray Garcia; brothers-in-law and spouses, Andy and Tencha Gonzalez and Robert and Mary Gonzales, as well as a wonderfully large group of extended family and friends, including the Castro's from Haven Ln. and all the Garcia's.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests checks be made out to the Holtville High School Athletic Department, 755 Olive Ave., Holtville, CA 92250.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vonifasio Vasquez
Victor Telles
May 24, 2008
Our condolances to Mary Ann and the whole Vasquez family. We just heard about Voni's death and his loss. We wish you the best from our family. Victor & Patti Telles
Fred & Nancy Acosta
May 22, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
May 22, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Monica Merino
May 16, 2008
Bones, I am deeply sorry for the passing of your dad, may God comfort you and your family. God Bless You. With love,
Monica (Padilla) Merino.
George & Arlenda (Tangonan) Hernandez
May 16, 2008
Mary Ann, our sincere condolences to you and your family. Never, forget the memories you shared together.
Maggie Carrillo
May 15, 2008
To all the Vonifasio Vasquez & Castro
Families, Althought I can't remember if we ever met Voni, We can honestly tell you that by the San Jose Castro Families thru the years of hearing such pleasant conversations from our cousins, we feel we knew him. Our deepest sympathy and may the Prince Of Peace bring you solace in your time of need. May he comfort and console you with the warmth of his love...May God Bless you all.
Bobby & Maggie (Nena Estrada ) Carrillo
Olivia Gongora Wa
May 15, 2008
Dear Cousin Mary Ann & Manuel, Yvonne, Adriana, Bones, and Anna,
My love and prayers go out to you all. I feel so fortunate to have known Voni, not only as a part of the family, but as a friend. We will miss his friendliness and smiling face.
Dora Rodriguez
May 15, 2008
To Vasquez and Castro Families
We are so sorry for your lost. to so many he was our guardian ANGEL. He seemed to always be happy, always glad to help anyone, the type of man that would open the doors of his home to anyone. We are thankful for the special memories.
Do not stand at my grave and
weep. I am not there, I do not
sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened
grain. I am the gentle autumn
rain.
When you wake in the morning
hush, I am swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and
weep I am not there, I do not
sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and
cry, I am not there I did not
die.
Don't weep at my grave
for I am not there.
I've a date with a butterfly.
Poem by ?
Molly Castro
May 14, 2008
Listen for angels hovering near, whispering words you are longing to hear, Love is not over. . .Life is not gone. . .now and forever, the spirit lives on. Even in your sadness, may you find comfort in knowing that the angels must be smiling because Voni is among them now.
Vicky (Richardson) Scoggins
May 14, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Voni. I went to school with Voni, and he was the friendliest person anyone could know and I will always remember that plus his smile. God Bless the family at this time and give them comfort and strength.
Stella Flores
May 12, 2008
I certainly will miss Vonie but most of all I am proud to announce that he will be remembered for all the wonderful things he did for the youth in Holtville, his cheerful and warm smile with that little laugh that he would end or strike a conversation with you. A Gods angel to Holtville he has left all of us with wonderful memories, thoughts and you will be missed. Love Stella
Yvonne (Bonnie) Moreno-Gamboa
May 12, 2008
To the Vasquez family:
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Mr. Vasquez.
Yvonne (Bonnie) Moreno-Gamboa
Charlie Castro
May 12, 2008
feeling sad , but extremly happy to have had such a loving premo With love premo Chino
Ania Hernandez
May 12, 2008
Tio was a great part of all our lives and will always live on in our memories and stories! Tia, Manuel, Yvonne, Adriana, Bones & Ana we love you and all the family and you guys will and always have been in our thoughts and prayers. FAMILY is so important and we must never forget that. With deep love, the Hernandez Family...
MonaLisa Castleberry
May 12, 2008
Tia Mary Ann, Manuel, Yvonne, Adriana, Bones, and Anna:
You all have been in my hearts since I can remember but in the last couple of years more then ever. These last couple of weeks I have been going over all the fun times we all had together. Camping, Family Reunions, Birthdays, Swimming in the pool in Barstow, Weddings and just being there at Nana's house.
Please know that even though we don't see or speak to each other often that if you ever need anything you can always call or come and visit. I am deepley sorry for the sadness that you are all feeling right now. I won't say that it will go away because it never does. Just remember that we have someone special looking out for all of us up there in this beautiful world with no worries or pain. He is also with my Tata Manuel, Tio Cono, and my Tio Richard. I can picture the reunion that my Tio Voni and Tio Richard had in my mind over and over. Their laugh, hugs, and tears.
We're family and always will be. So please remember all those beautiful memories and always keep them in spirit. Never stop speaking about them, don't be afraid to even speak to them out loud. It's great therapy, I speak to my Tata & Nana(moms parents), and Tio Richard all the time. It always brings joy and laughter to me. As it will all of you.
Your in my thought and Prayers Always.
Love you Neice and Cousin,
MonaLisa Vasquez Castleberry
Christina Soto
May 12, 2008
You are a legacy, with the loss of you, a great part of me is also gone with you.
Lawrence Acosta
May 11, 2008
Mary Ann and family, our hearts and prayers are with all of you. He will be missed,but not forgotten.
Lencho
Sally & Manuel Flores
May 11, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John&Marty Espinoza
May 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rudy Soto
May 11, 2008
I carried you in my arms when you were a child, now I will carry you in my heart forever.
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