Dear family and friends,
On behalf of the Vazquez family I want to thank you for calling us with sympathy messages, for sending beautiful letters with words of understanding and support, for sending us gorgeous flowers arrangements, for attending the service, and for leaving a memory or a message for our parents on the Dignity Memorial  website.
Yesterday March 1, 2020 in a small ceremony three nautical miles from Santa Monica Beach, in the ocean, surrounded by family members, and close friends who treated my parents as their own, we paid honored our parents last wishes to scatter their remains in the ocean .
It was a nice morning. The sun behind some clouds was playing hide and seek. It kept the late morning cool but not freezing and worm at times, but just to let us know it was there. We embarked in a midsize vessel carrying the urns of both my parents, and one white rose wreath for my mother and a red rose wreath for my father.
When the time came and were at the right place, we descended my mom’s ashes into the ocean, alongside white petals and the white rose wreath. Immediately after, we placed my dad’s ashes next to my mom’s, covered by red rose petals and the red rose wreath. Very quickly but smoothly the petals started to mingle and the wreaths started to approach each other with the gentleness and love my parents always had for each other. The wreaths were rocking back and forth riding the smooth waves, getting further from us, when suddenly two seagulls flew straight to the wreaths and landed just a few feet from them, curiously observing these floating objects. Very respectfully the seagulls rode along for a few seconds, then they said goodbye and flew away towards our vessel. We said goodbye.
This is my parents new address, Latitude 33° 58.2296’N Longitude 118° 32.3173’W,
Come say hi when you go by.

Thank you,

Hector Vazquez


I had the opportunity to meet and more importantly have a conversation with Mr. Vazquez while visiting my friend Hector. We spent a good time talking about his past and life in general. Not many people can hold a good conversation, this was certainly no problem for Mr. Vazquez and as a result  we connected during this moment. For those who had the opportunity to hold many conversations with him you were blessed and very fortunate to of had that gift of him. 
God Bless,
Martin Montellano

My fondest memories  with Mr. Vazquez were when we would have breakfast and he continued telling me stories that I always loved to hear.  He would always ask me about my parents, how was I doing and gave me good advice.  He would tell me jokes . I enjoyed his company and will miss him dearly.  

When I think of Grandpa I think of a great man who did it all. He had the career of his dreams, the woman of his dreams, and four wonderful children. He also immigrated the entire family from Mexico to the US to make a better life. He lived life to the fullest ripe old age of 94 years old.
	Grandpa overcame the many struggles in life with positive energy and a great sense of humor.  His facial expressions and body language were his defining characteristics. He reminded me of Looney Tunes. He would eat something spicy and describe it with facial expressions and hand gestures so I imagined his face getting red, head swelling, smoke coming out his ears, rear end, and him flying through the roof sky high at rocket speed. His comical timing was literally through the roof. He knew how to tickle your funny bone. Grandpa taught me that humor and a positive outlook is all you need in life. No matter how dark, humor will light the way.
 	He also inspired me to work hard to achieve my goals. He would always say “Hi Pilot! Are you flying 747s yet?” and I would say “Not yet, but I’m working on it.” Every time I said that I felt more committed to achieving my goals even though they felt unreachable at times. Even when I finally reached my goal of becoming an Airline pilot it was the same line that reminded me that I’m still not there yet when he said it again “Congratulations Pilot! Are you flying the 747 now?” To which I responded “Not yet Grandpa, I’m still working on it.”
	Grandpa is still in our hearts. Every interaction we had with him in life will continue to guide our decisions and actions going forward. He reminds us where we come from, who we are, and where we are going. I’m proud to call him Grandpa and grateful to have experienced his influence on my life. 
	


“I think Hector’s Dad was very nice.  I liked eating dinner with him and listening to him speak Spanish.  I didn’t know what he was saying but Hector would always smile so I knew it was something good.”

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Vazquez about 15 years ago,  ever since then every time I would meet  him, I knew there were going to be new and old stories told, including jokes!

Mr. Vazquez loved listening to my traveling stories, every time I would see him he would ask "where  have you gone now?" then he would tell me the entire history of any  of those places,  he knew so much history since he loved reading.   He was a very smart person and he always had a joke ready to share.  I still remember some of those jokes, and remember him laughing even before he would finish telling it.   :)   Such a great life he lived,  he will always be remembered with that big smile, and he will be missed.

I will  miss  my uncle beto very much !
He always had a  smile a hand shake and
A hug for me. Loved how he always wanted 
To know  how things were going  and liked to  joke around . To all my cousins  Juana and I
Send our deepest condolences .
To my Aunt and  Uncle together  again  !!
I will  see you again  one day..
All our love.


My father in law was a clever man, but never afraid of having a laugh at his own expense.  I loved to hear his stories about his childhood and when he came to the states, he caught my attention all the time and made me laugh.  He had a passion for history and politics.  He was known for his quick wit, and infectious smile, kind and compassionate spirit.  He left us loving  memories. I will miss him deeply ...Rest in peace

I had the privilege of joining Hector and his father for a few of their frequent breakfasts.  They were an impish pair, sometimes arguing, more often joking.  They were like two young boys skipping school and enjoying their escape.  It was wonderful to be in their company.

I only had the privilege of meeting Luis twice, when his son Hector brought him by our house a couple of times.  They were always coming from somewhere where they had been out and about together, having had breakfast or lunch and running some errands.  

I’m so mad at myself for not taking some pictures the last time they were here, which was shortly before he became more ill.   Hector and my husband were working on something for a bit, and Luis and I sat on the front porch for a while.  He seemed so incredibly happy and content, just visiting with us and sitting in the afternoon sun.  And he had such a great smile! 

Mike would tell me how Hector and his dad had their favorite restaurants they would go to, and how all the waitresses and waiters knew them, and knew what they liked to order.  I think it is wonderful that Luis had such devoted and caring family, and was able to remain so active and engaged into his 90’s. 

My deepest sympathies to all of Luis’ family for the loss of such a kind man.  While Hector is the only son of Luis that I know, I am certain that many of Luis’ good qualities live on in the family he left behind.  
My sincerest condolences to all of Luis' family and friends, 
With Love, Gerri    


I’ll always remember Mr. Vazquez love of being surrounded by family at gatherings. His smile and sense of humor. And, overall, his love for the Dodgers.

Dad, you were my rock, my friend, my companion and I’m miss you. Now I’m going to have look for someone to make me feel strong like you did. I am going to have to meet someone who knows everything like you did. I’m going to have to search for someone who will make me feel special. I’m going to need someone who appreciates me, like you always did. Now I need someone to have breakfast with every day.
Well, let’s see. My wife also makes me feel strong, proud and knows everything. My son and my daughter appreciates me and makes me feel special. My brothers and sister make me smile. My friends tell me how lucky I am to have such a nice family and always ask me about you. Now, I could schedule breakfast with my family and friends, individually, every day of every month. With all that why do I still miss you Dad?
Could it be how you said what you said, when you said it?  Could it be the stories, the jokes, the historical facts and your amazing memory? Could it be how much you care for all of us in the family? Could it be how you interacted with my friends and touch their hearts with your smile? 
I think it’s everything about you I’ll miss anyway. 
Love you Dad


AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Luis A Vazquez

19 août 1925 – 15 février 2020

Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park and Mortuary

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