I couldn't find the words at you service so here is what I prepared if I did.
Hello everyone.
I'd like to thank you all for coming tonight to celebrate the life of my uncle, Abel Rico.
My uncle was a lot of different things to many people. He was a brother, a friend, a boss, but mostly everyone knew him as 'Big Guy'. To me, he was my godfather but we were fine with just Abel.
There was a lot that I learned from him but what stuck out the most was how to be frugal and the random bit of trivia that he seemed to know for no reason other than to make conversation. I also learned how life was for the work that he did from making deliveries to all the other jobs that he had.
If he would ask for you to come along, he would often use the excuse that he just needed someone for the carpool but he enjoyed having someone to talk to during those long van rides.
No matter what he tried to be there for the people he cared about in any way that he could. A lesson I hope that I can keep up myself with those that I care about.
My uncle was a strong man and often kept things to himself. This quote fits him best I think. "Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak."- Sun Tsu.
You always think you have time...time for people, time for conversations that seem like they can wait, time to see those around you. But before you know it there isn't anymore time. In a few moments, things slip out of hand and you can't go back. I didn't get the chance to say goodbye when he was well enough.
All I can hope for is that he was able to hear me but if not I hope that he can hear me now. Goodbye Nino. I'm going to miss you. Say hi to my grandparents and George for me.

My dear friend, I can’t believe you are gone. I’m so grateful for whatever made me call you out of the blue, I’m so grateful for our last conversation. I met you and Brenda as a unit, and you cared for her, took care of her making sure she made it and came out stronger, you cared for your mother and were so proud to have that time with her and then u cared for your father who you loved til the end. As a friend you cared for all of us with all u had. I can’t help to think that the Lord sent you to care for those that needed you most and when your job was done you were summoned  back to heaven. No you were far from perfect, lol. But you loved hard and no one can deny that. Thank you for being my friend and I will miss you and remember you fondly! Rest In Peace big guy! Xoxoxo

We will miss you very much! And we love you! Thank you for being such an amazing tio and making us laugh with all your jokes and many stories! We enjoyed when you would come over and just spend time with us and our parents. From now on at every family get together we will always provide “meat snacks” in honor of you. Love you tio so much we will miss you. 

You will be my CPB for life. During good times and difficult times you were my rock my reason for fighting on. You never left me get depressed nor down you always kept me going. You will always be best friend and best godfather i could ever ask for. No one ever knew what we've gone thru but us and that was the best. Your my best friend and will always be in my heart i love you unconditionally my CPB.

There are too many moments to pick just one, Abel was man who feigned “not to give a damn!” When in reality it was the complete opposite. He cared and loved his close ones deeply and you knew it.  I will miss his over the top stories, his attempts at being funny and his TCB state of mind but most of all I will miss our talks. Our “one on ones” were common and always revolved  around family, bettering ourselves and our livelihood. That’s what was important to him, family. So let’s keep him in our thoughts often and in true form he will forever be with us.  “Take some Punk!”  
Always, Mayra

To my Godfather Abel,
A Godfather is special and he has the warmest heart always looking out for you, right from the very start. He will teach you so much, lots of special things. He will show you how to handle. Everything that life brings. He will lead the way, your hand in his hand. Helping you along as you try to understand. Your supporter and protector, greatest fan and friend. He'll be there when needed- on him you can depend. A Godfather will help to make your dreams come true. I know mine will because My Godfather is you. 
Truly glad I was able to call you my godfather. I love you! ♥️

To Our Dearest Best Friend, Brother and Uncle Rico,

It has been so hard without you.  You are in our thoughts every day.  We miss our late night dinners at Norms, our stupid jokes that no one got...but us, your wise advice, our daily talks, and most importantly, just hanging out with you.  Thank you for always being so good to us and for loving us.  You are greatly missed, and forever will be in our hearts.  

Wherever you go...there you are

Love Always,

Farah, Linh and Olivia

Rico, 
I’m so thankful we met you! You are by far the best person to be around. Your humor and voice will forever be in our heads. Still feels like a dream your gone. We will forever cherish the good times we spent with you. Rico you will be forever missed! 
Xoxo Erika, Kyle & Myles Nash  ❤️

My everyday has changed, I know I told you every time we talked that I loved you but now I am lost.  I hope you know how much you meant to me.  I will miss you forever and so will the kids, Godfather of the West.  
I love you so much Rico
Dawn

OBITUARY

Abel Rico Vasquez

March 20, 1966 – February 22, 2020

Funeraria del Angel South Gate

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