Bro. Peter Vasquez, OMI, born in Brawley, California on December 15, 1938, died in San Antonio, Texas on May 20, 2025 at the age of 86 years. Bro. Vasquez professed vows as a member of the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate on August 15 1968.

During his long ministry, Bro. Peter served Mount Mary Immaculate in Lafayette, California and Santa Rosa Parish in San Fernando, California. He spent many years serving in Mexico in Tijuana at different Oblate communities including Casa Estudiantil De Mazenod and Iglesia de San Eugenio de Mazenod. His work in these places was inspired by his joy, and heart to serve others as his God had called him to do alongside his Oblate brothers. He passed while residing at the Madonna Residence.

Bro. Peter, predeceased by his parents Adeladio Vasquez and Juana Rios Vasquez as well as his brothers Chapa, Ernesto, and Arturo and sisters Aurora, Polin, and Helen.  He is survived by his brothers Ramon, Humberto, and sister Romona as well as 32 nieces and nephews and many more great grand family members.

Funeral Services in San Antonio, TX will be:

Friday, May 23, 2025

Recitation of the Rosary at 10:15 AM

Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM

Oblate Madonna Residence Chapel

His remains will be sent to San Fernando, California for a

Mass of Christian burial at St. Ferdinand Church, in San Fernando, California.

He will be buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Donations in honor of Brother Peter may be sent to the

Oblate Madonna Residence

5722 Blanco Road

San Antonio, Texas 78216