Obituary of Antonio Vasquez Sifuentes

Antonio Vasquez Sifuentes, 92, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Ventura Vasquez; son, Francisco Vasquez; brother, Constantino Vasquez; and sister, Jovita Vasquez. Antonio is survived by his sons, Jesus, Napoleon, Juan Antonio, Joaquin, and Benito Vasquez; daughters, Oralia Castillo, Rosalinda Chapa, Dora Garcia, Ilda Salinas, Martha Villanueva and Cristina Cruz; brothers, Jose, Preciliano, Candido and Tiofilo Vasquez; sisters, Francisca and Guillermina Vasquez; forty-six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Antonio was a well-versed man who traveled all over the world and had a very independent spirit. He was caring, loving and hardworking. Antonio worked for many years in the textile industry and was also a business owner. He loved to dress in grey and tell stories about his life adventures. Antonio enjoyed long walks through city streets and he always welcomed a good bowl of oatmeal. He was strong in his Catholic faith and had a humble spirit. He cared dearly about his family, praised and encouraged them as much as he could. Antonio had quite the sense of humor and was easily persuaded to dance by family members at social gatherings. He loved his family so much that after he retired all he wanted to do was spend time with them and traveled between his two homes in Monterrey Mexico and Pearland, Texas. He eventually chose to settle in Pearland where he took his last breath. Antonio will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. A visitation and rosary service for Antonio will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm with the Rosary beginning at 6:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581. The Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Helen Catholic Church, 2209 Old Alvin Rd., Pearland, TX 77581 with Father Jim Courville officiating. Interment will follow at SouthPark Cemetery in Pearland.