Age 84 of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Carlos was born February 16, 1936 in Yuma, Arizona to Guillermo and Esther (Ortega) Vasquez. Carlos was a devoted husband, father, and friend, who enjoyed bringing laughter to those he met.
Proud Veteran of the United States Air Force, Korean War Era, he went on to receive his Bachelors of Arts degree from California State University, Fullerton. He worked for the Diocese of Orange, California for 25 years as a Financial Controller. When computers were first being utilized for accounting, Carlos was a pioneer in the field and always eager to share his knowledge.
Central to Carlos’ life was his faith, family, education and acts of service. As a member of the Lay Carmelites with his wife Doloris, and Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, he lived his faith in action. With a missionary heart and deep devotion to Our Lady, Mary Mother of God, he instilled in his family a zeal for the faith and contemplative prayer life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Margarito Vasquez, Ernesto Vasquez, Guillermo Vasquez, sister Teresa Brambilla, daughter in-law Jennifer Vasquez, and granddaughter Heather Stewart.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 48 years Doloris Vasquez, one son John C. Vasquez, two daughters; Maria (Chris) Stewart, Christina Vasquez, one brother Roger Vasquez, grandchildren; Robert Vasquez, John M. Vasquez, Demi Garza, Teresa Stewart, Rose Stewart, Thomas Stewart, Joseph Stewart, Anthony Stewart, Mary Stewart and a host of relatives and friends.
A rosary service for Carlos will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 N. Socora St, Wichita, KS 67212. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM, 861 N. Socora St., Wichita, KS 67212, with graveside service to follow at Ascension Cemetery, 7200 E. 45th St N., Bel Aire, KS 67226.
Flowers may be sent to DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary, 201 S Hydraulic Ave, Wichita KS 67211. Memorial Contributions can be made to: A Better Choice, The Lord's Diner, Casting Nets Ministries Inc., Boys Town, and Catholic Diocese Seminary.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Devorssflanaganhunt.com for the Vasquez family.
