Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Clifton, AZ to Apolinar and Julia Manriquez. She leaves behind, her husband of 71 years Pat Vasquez. Her two daughters Nancy (Richard) Gomez and Rosemarie Martinez. Her son Patrick John Vasquez predeceased her. Bessie was blessed with 6 grandchildren, Diana, Richard, Johnny, Patrick (Georgina), David, Nicole and 8 great-grandchildren Patrick (Patricia), Eddie, Andrew, Johnny, Alyssa, Jacob, Arianna, Jalynn and 1 great-great-grandchild Nicholas. Friends are invited to attend Funeral Services 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Lima Family Erickson Funeral Home, 710 Willow Street, San Jose, Ca. with visitations starting a 9:00 A.M. Private inurnment.
