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Eloise Vasquez Obituary
Eloise M. Vasquez
Eloise Morales Vasquez was granted her angel wings on Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Salinas, with her family by her side, including her devoted husband and soul mate of 48 years, Jose Lopez. She was 88 years old.
As the mother of eight children and grandma to numerous grandchildren across five generations, Eloise was loved by many and considered her family's 'queen bee.' She will always be remembered for her witty and wise storytelling; feisty sense of humor; impeccable sense of style; and the immense love and pride she had for her family. She loved to attend family events, dance, sing and live life to the fullest.
Art was her other big passion in life. An avid painter, Eloise created hundreds of works of art over the course of her lifetime. Known for her bright and colorful paintings, Eloise's art reflected her vibrant spirit and personality. Several of Eloise's paintings also paid homage to her Native American heritage.
Eloise's creative legacy will live on through her family, which includes artists of all types. Most notably, her two sons, musicians Lolly and Pat Vegas, were founding members of the 1970's rock group, Redbone, which produced the hit single, "Come and Get Your Love" in 1975.
Born in Pecos, Texas on July 28, 1924, Eloise spent her adult life in California, living in cities including Fresno, Salinas, Los Angeles and Sunnyvale. In 2000, she re-settled in Salinas to be closer to family.
She was preceded in death by children, Sylvia Morales and Lolly Vegas; siblings Frank, Refugio, Petra and Tiburcia Morales; and parents, Antonio and Belen Morales
Eloise is survived by her husband, Jose Lopez; children, Rudy Montanez, Pat Vegas, Marie Vasquez, Theresa Vasquez-Gonzales, Raymond Vasquez and Lynda Villagomez; and sister, Peggy Peña.
Eloise's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Kindred Nursing and Transitional Care - Pacific Coast for providing care and comfort for their beloved mother and grandmother throughout her final days.
A Memorial Mass service will be held to celebrate the wonderful life of Eloise on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:30 p.m., at her favorite church, St. Mary of the Nativity, 424 Towt St., Salinas, CA 93905.
Flower donations can be made through Struve and Laporte Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home. Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Eloise Vasquez
KATHY POPE
October 21, 2012
May You rest in peace,now that you are beside your Lolly in Heaven.
October 4, 2012
may you rest in peace. im glad i had the chance to meet you, you were an amazing woman anyone who had the chance to meet you could see that instantly.
DEBBIE FLORES
October 1, 2012
AWWW STINKER'S GRANDMA YOU SURE WILL BE MISSED BY ALOT OF GIRLS MRS.QUEEN BEE REST IN PARIDISE
Laurie Williams Moreno
September 29, 2012
Candles are lit to light your path for your glorious journey home. Blessed to have known you. Rest in Peace and blessings to your loving family.
Virginia Cabanilla Valdez
September 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JoAnne and Ramona Saldivar
September 28, 2012
very sorry for your loss with you with your sorrow. she would want you to keep your head high and remember the good times.
Corina Saldivar-Lacanlale
September 28, 2012
Remembering.. fondly, our last conversation and it brings a smile to my face and laughter ... you were a joy to talk to and be around, you touched me with your warm smile and I will always remember you this way.. god bless you always and may you spread your wings around your beautiful family you left behind. You will be missed and treasured by so many <3 rest in peace.
Juliana Amaral
September 28, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. may God bless her soul
Brandy morales
September 27, 2012
Grandma,you will always remain a special place in my heart you are now resting in peace..in the arms of god.. reunited with your loved ones love you grandma..
GLORIA(MARILYNN) MARTINEZ
September 27, 2012
A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL GOT HER WINGS,YOU MRS ELOISE MORALES VASQUEZ,YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY THAT LOVES YOU VERY MUCH,NOW YOU ARE HOME,WITH OUR LORD,REST IN PEACE.MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT,
Janelle varada
September 27, 2012
If you can here me Grandmother, Then listen closely. The time we spent together will forever burn in my heart. I will always have the fondest memories of you growing up. You Grandmother were a friend and pillar of strength for me in my childhood. As i have grown into a women with children of my own. I hope i have instilled the same love to them as you have instilled in me. It carried me through it gave me vision and independence. I am happy with the women i am today Grandmother because of you. although you have flown away, I know one day we will fly together once more someday. we will meet again. and when we do we will let it be filled with laughter and stories of when we once roamed on planet earth.
I love you now and forever
Janelle
Steve Diaz
September 27, 2012
You brought much light and color to this world...you were always so welcoming...thank you for the love that you demonstrated....A friend
eloisa vasquez
September 27, 2012
to my beloved mother in law i wish i would have been more active in your life but life seems to go by so swiftly and i regret that we could not have been much closer. rest in peace .
September 27, 2012
Dearest Grandmother Eloise, my heart will forever have a void; however, your spirit will live on in all of us you adored you immensely.....R.I.P. Abuelita, ti amo con todo mi corazon......your Huera....La Kimmy
September 27, 2012
Dearest Grandmother Elouise, my heart will always have a void as you are no longer with us; however, your spirit will live on in all of us who adored you, and will miss you immensely....R.I.P. My Lovely, Your Granddaughter La Huera, Kimberly
Elouise Rodriguez
September 27, 2012
My Lovely Grandma, you will always have a special beat in my heart. My greatest memory of you is when I told you in the hospital that I loved you and when I asked if you loved me, you said "You Know I do". Your "Consindida"
Starlayne Meza
September 27, 2012
You will always be in my heart grandma! Thank you for filling my life with your amazing spirit! Love you, and rest in peace always!
Lisondra Gonzales
September 27, 2012
a candle for you gramma
Lisondra Gonzales
September 27, 2012
Rest in peace my beautiful grandmother. I'm going to miss you dearly. I promise to keep your memory alive with my grandchildren, they will hear stories about their great great gramma that will make them laugh and proud.
Cindy Navarro
September 27, 2012
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Rest in Peace Dear Mrs.Vasquez.
Marie Vasquez
September 27, 2012
REST IN HEAVEN MY DEAR MOTHER CRADLED IN THE LORDS ARMS FOREVER
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