This past weekend was the sand drag race . I have gone to many with my Father .  This was the first race we’re I couldn’t tell him  how it was. The records that was set by a racing friend of his . I miss you Dad

I remember buying this Jeep and my father was with me . Had a 383 sbc father loved sound of the motor . Yuma trips always involved going fishing at the wet lands or canals .

My Stepdad. The Dad who stepped and taught a dorky stepson how to ride a bike, how to drive, how to live.

Had many great memories with Art. I remember one time when I was young. One memory I will never forget is one year for my birthday when I was around 10. I didn’t have many friends. But one I did have came over. Art took me out to a flooded dirt area to ride a three wheeler around. After many trips around the area Art encouraged me to go through a big puddle of muddy water. I was hesitant to go through the puddle, but Art kept telling me to just do it. So I gave in and went through. I was covered in mud and honestly it was the best birthday I ever had. After that we went home and I changed and celebrated my birthday. He took what would have been a sad day of only having one friend over for my birthday and turned it into a very happy memory. Thank you Art. I love you and miss you so much

Art loved to go to Primm Nevada to the drag races.  He always had to bring cashews to snack on.  He would stay at Buffalo Bills and drive into Las Vegas where one time he bought a cup of ice tea and forgot it was in the cup holder and stuck his phone in it.  He’s phone spent the rest of time in a bag of rice.

Here’s my Dad’s laugh that I deeply miss. He was trying to teach Arlo how to cast and she ended up hitting the car instead. I love his reaction and joy on his face. This was a good day.

I always enjoyed many memories this one was a race at Dome valley race way  next to Yuma az where my father was born .  Those night at the races was a lot of fun. He was counting the months until our race car was ready to go .

Art was a wonderful father and person. He had a great sense of humor.  He had a passion for racing. He was very active at the Barona race track. He loved his kids, Arthur and Elisa, with all his heart.  Art also loved Der Weinerschnitzel. One of his favorite places to eat.  Art was also a wonderful grandfather.  He adored his granddaughter Arlo. We will all miss Art and his smile and laughter.

me and grandpa went fishing we didn't  catch any thing and I didn't want to poke the worms but we had fun

It’s hard to say just how much Art will be missed. He made such an impression on me over the past 22 years of my life that many of the things I do, say, and think can all be traced back to him. The little pieces of him I see in my wife and daughter always make me smile.
One of my favorite memories was when I went along with his family on a trip to the Grand Canyon. On the drive, we made up some scenario about Smokey the Bear that had us howling hysterically while everyone else in the car looked at us like we were crazy. Or how on the same trip, he got mad at me for throwing a snowball at him that he swears had a rock in it. 
For a man with enough life and stories to fill several lifetimes, I’m proud to have been a part of some. Still, my heart aches to see him go. I’ll miss his warmth, his laugh, and his giving nature. Wherever he is, I hope he knows he’s loved. Rest in peace, Art.

I am so lucky to have had such a great, loving father. I’d give anything for another hug.

OBITUARY

Arthur Hector Vasquez

May 12, 1951 – January 21, 2024

El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service

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