Blas Vasquez

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.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 22, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2011, at San Juan Diego Catholic Church, 3301 Pasadena Blvd., Pasadena, TX 77503. A rite of Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park.

Pallbearers: Robert Enriquez, Tony Ruiz, Victor Espinosa, Ferman Trevino, Paul Rocha, Raymond Rocha, Raymond Trevino and Raymundo Casarez.

Honorary Pall bearers: Joe Sanchez and Joe Gaona

Online memorial tributes may be placed at www.grandviewfunerals.com