We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved, Cesar Winston Vasquez, age 79, of Houston, Texas. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family September 21, 2022 after a prolonged illness in Houston, Texas. Cesar was born June 24, 1943 in Cotobato in the Philippines.
Cesar was the youngest of 5 siblings and worked and studied very hard as a young man attending De La Salle College with an accounting degree in the Philippines. In 1968 in pursuit of the American Dream Cesar came to New York City. He began working at Shell Oil as an accountant and spent his entire 35 years of employment at the same company.
In 1968 he met the love of his life Celia and they wed shortly thereafter beginning 54 years of marriage. During this time Cesar and Celia had 3 wonderful daughters, twins Carolyn and Christine, and the youngest Catherine. Cesar was a wonderful husband and father who devoted much love and time to his family.
The family relocated from New York to Houston with Shell Oil Company in 1987. Celia, a nurse, with Cesar's help, founded a community care home serving the greater Houston area.
Cesar was very active in the Filipino community volunteering countless hours and resources to provide social and educational services and to preserve the culture and heritage of the Filipino community.
In his spare time Cesar enjoyed basketball, poker, MahJong, and traveling with Celia and his family.
Cesar is survived by his wife Celia, his daughters Carolyn, Christine, and Catherine, his two son-in-laws John and Eddie and his two grandsons Jonathan and Stephen.
A visitation for Cesar will be held Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, 4525 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, Texas 77401. A rosary will occur Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 7:00 PM, 4525 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, Texas 77401. A funeral mass will occur Friday, September 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Rd, Houston, Texas 77057. A graveside service will occur Friday, September 30, 2022 at 1:30 PM at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.earthmanbellaire.com for the Vasquez family.
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