Blas Vasquez, 70, passed away at his residence in Pasadena, TX, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on September 19, 2011. Mr. Vasquez was a loving father and was very proud of his "girls".
Blas retired from Mims Meat Company after 40 years of service. After his retirement he enjoyed socializing with all his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was very proud of their accomplishments.
He is preceded in death by parents, Guadalupe and Frances Vasquez and brother, Alfredo Vasquez.
Blas is survived by his daughters, Tina Vasquez, Priscilla Vasquez, Sylvia Gaitan and husband Robert and Debbie Vasquez; ex-spouse and mother of his daughters, Rosie Perez; brothers,
Gilbert Vasquez and wife Carmen and Oscar Vasquez; half-brother, Guadalupe Vasquez, Jr.; sister, Ofelia Kirk; grandchildren, Amanda Gaitan and Cody Gaitan; uncles, Armando Benavidez and wife Irene and Faustino Ayala and numerous loving family members and friends.
The family would like to express a special thank you to all the doctors and nurses throughout their father's battle with cancer and to all his friends for their support and prayers.
Services were conducted by Grand View Funeral Home & Memorial Park. Online memorial tributes may be placed at www.grandviewfunerals.com

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Mary Moreno
October 7, 2011
I am forever grateful that I got to talk to Blas and spend a few minutes with him on Friday before he passed away. I will always remember his smile, his laughter and funny antics. My love and prayers go out to you my cousins.
Blanca Solitaire
September 30, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 26, 2011
"Dad" what can i say I will miss ya always, Rest in peace, no more suffering, no more pain, Luv ya.
To my girls/sisters luv you all, May God give you strength and courage thru this!! God Bless You!!! Linda Loca

GOD'S CREATIONS MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
Irma Tamez Vair
September 25, 2011
Sonny, I will miss our daily phone conversations. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. You are forever my cousin and my friend.
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Elga Gonzalez
September 23, 2011
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family after hearing of your recent loss.
If I can be of any help throughout this difficult time, please just let me know.
With love,
Elga Gonzalez
City of Houston
Victor&Stella Espinosa
September 22, 2011
Tina&Priscilla: My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.GOD BLESS
Dena Bumgarner
September 22, 2011
May God bless and strengthen you all during this time. I know this last year has been difficult, but I know your dad was so thankful and proud of all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all.
Manuel & Cynthia Cervantes
September 22, 2011
In Loving Memory of Blas Vasquez
Manuel & Cynthia Cervantes
September 22, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Irene Benavidez
September 22, 2011
We have so many, many cherished times with our nephew Blas. He was the life of all our family gatherings and he also had an abundance of love for all. He gave his all to his beloved daughter's and grandchildren. He always worried about his uncle Mando and he of him. We will miss him dearly, but we know that he has been united with his mother, father and little brother. You will surely be missed. Rest in peace Blas!!
Rick Pena
September 22, 2011
To The Vasquez Family.
My Thoughts and My Prayers are with All Of You. Blas was a Good and Loving Man.
September 22, 2011
To the Vasquez girls, sorry for your loss, always remember those we love don't go away they walk beside us everyday. God Bless
Elias & Brenda Morales Zapata (Cypress Texas)
Elias and Brenda Morales Zapata
September 22, 2011
To the Vasquez girls, I'am so sorry for your loss but alway remember, those we love don't go away they walk beside us everyday.
Norma Chavira
September 22, 2011
To the Vasquez family, my deepest condolences. Your father was a good man.
Norma Cortez Chavira
Sylvia Gallardo
September 22, 2011
Tina, Priscilla, Sylvia, and Debbie, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Be greatful for the times you had with him. All the great memeories you will alway hold in your heart. You all filled his life with joy and happiness, be thankful for the time you had with him. He was so blessed with family and good friends. I pray God will guide you through this time of sorrow and give you strength and courage. I love you all, here for you always.
Rosemary Enriquez
September 22, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss. I did not know him too well but he was a good friend of my dad's ( Lito Enriquez Sr.) I would like to think they are together in peace now.

ANNA BENAVIDEZ`
September 22, 2011

ANNA BENAVIDEZ
September 22, 2011
COUSIN BLAS YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED. LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
Endora Cavazos
September 22, 2011
To Tina, and your Sisters, My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your entire Family at this time and the time ahead, I Pray for Total and Complete Peace and Comfort over you and your Family, In Jesus Name!
Isidro Bocanegra
September 21, 2011
I'am so sorry to hear that Blas passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
September 21, 2011
I'am so sorry to hear that Blas has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Isidro Bocanegra Jr.
Joy Kelly City of Houston
September 21, 2011
Sylvia,
My prayers to you and your family during this very difficult time. GOD BLESS
Joe & Alma Pena
September 21, 2011
Taken from the earth to be with the Father. He will be so missed and remembered and loved forever. The blessings and joy that your Dad brought to all will be cherish memories of great love and everlasting relationships. Girls you and the Grandchildren and his entire circle of family and friends have a gorgeours angel that is soaring the heavens. He will always be with all of you in your hearts. God Bless you all
Hugs and Kiss to all of you
Our Sympathy to all of you for your loss.
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Pena Jr
Family
Ruth Cox
September 21, 2011
What an honor to have known Blas. Our love, thoughts and prayers to the family!
On behalf of
Mims Meat Company
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