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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Manuel Cruz Vasquez
Manuel Cruz
Vasquez
d. Oct 30, 2016
Manuel Cruz Vasquez's Obituary
Manuel Cruz Vásquez, loving husband, father and grandfather went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on October 30, 2016.
The son of Lorenzo Vásquez and Florinda Cruz Vásquez, Manuel was born on July 26, 1926 in Martinez, Texas. At age 7, Manuel's mother passed away and his father, unable to work, left Manuel to provide for him and his younger brother. As a shoe shine boy he provided income for the 3 of them.
Manuel entered the U.S. Navy at age 18 and toured the South Pacific on the USS Clarion, a supply and landing ship during WWII. After the war, Manuel returned to San Antonio and thereupon met his future wife, Anita Garcia. They were married on October 12, 1952 and their marriage was blessed for 64 years.
Manuel loved his acoustic guitar and was blessed with a beautiful tenor voice. An avid reader and seeker of knowledge, Manuel could daily be found reading many books on diverse topics.
Manuel is survived by his wife Anita, daughters Maria Zapata, Teresa Vásquez-Romero (Mauricio), Carmen Burns (Brian) and Ana Lucia, numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin Monday at 5:00 P.M. in The Angelus Chapel
with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M.
Funeral Mass will be offered Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Interment will follow at
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors
The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Dr. Thomas Gonzaba, therapists, Brandon Miller, Keith Passmore, Dr. Brad Smith and the ICU nurses from Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills.
The son of Lorenzo Vásquez and Florinda Cruz Vásquez, Manuel was born on July 26, 1926 in Martinez, Texas. At age 7, Manuel's mother passed away and his father, unable to work, left Manuel to provide for him and his younger brother. As a shoe shine boy he provided income for the 3 of them.
Manuel entered the U.S. Navy at age 18 and toured the South Pacific on the USS Clarion, a supply and landing ship during WWII. After the war, Manuel returned to San Antonio and thereupon met his future wife, Anita Garcia. They were married on October 12, 1952 and their marriage was blessed for 64 years.
Manuel loved his acoustic guitar and was blessed with a beautiful tenor voice. An avid reader and seeker of knowledge, Manuel could daily be found reading many books on diverse topics.
Manuel is survived by his wife Anita, daughters Maria Zapata, Teresa Vásquez-Romero (Mauricio), Carmen Burns (Brian) and Ana Lucia, numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin Monday at 5:00 P.M. in The Angelus Chapel
with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M.
Funeral Mass will be offered Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Interment will follow at
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors
The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Dr. Thomas Gonzaba, therapists, Brandon Miller, Keith Passmore, Dr. Brad Smith and the ICU nurses from Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills.
Funeral Services for Manuel Cruz Vasquez
Rosary
November
7
Monday
The Angelus Chapel
Starts at 7:00 pm
Funeral Mass
November
8
Tuesday
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Starts at 9:00 am
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