Fidel Medina Vasquez

Fidel was a dedicated farmer working for Gilmore’s Farm for over 40 years. Following his time at Gilmore’s Farm, he helped maintain Riverbend Golf Course as a Maintenance Supervisor for over 20 years.

He is survived by his daughters, Maria (Mary) Edwards, Rosa Maria Rodriguez (Rodolfo), sons, Fidel Vasquez Jr. (Adela), Rolando Vasquez (Nora), Armando Vasquez & Fernando Vasquez (Laura). Also surviving are his 20 grandchildren, Jon Michael Edwards, Rebecca Granados (Orlando), Patricia Edwards, Veronica Garcia, Roberto Castro Jr. (Amanda), Marcos Castro (Nina), Raul Rodriguez (Stephanie), Marcos A Rodriguez, Yvette Saldana (Daniel), Joel Vasquez, Daniel Vasquez (Brenda), Samantha Vasquez, Melisa Trevino, Tiffany Vasquez, Raul Cazares (Jennifer), Emily and Armando Vasquez Jr., Elizabeth & Eliana Vasquez, Christopher & Christian (Kathryn) Tijerina & 28 great-grandkids, along with his brother, Epimenio Vasquez III and numerous nieces & nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife Herminia G. Vasquez, his son Jesus Vasquez, his parents, Maria & Epigmenio Vasquez Jr., great-grandsons, Nathaniel Vasquez & Jose, Gabriel & Jesus Saldana.

Serving as pallbearers will be his sons, Fidel Jr., Rolando, Armando & Fernando, son-in-law Rodolfo & grandson Jon Michael.

We also want to thank Mount Sinai Hospice for their compassionate care, comfort & peace they provided. In addition, we want to offer our sincere thanks to Mayra Alvarez for her additional assistance in caring for our father.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 12pm to 9pm with a recitation of the Holy Rosary to be held at 7pm.

A requiem mass is scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10am at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Brownsville with interment to follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.