Toby, to all that knew him, was the oldest of eleven children and in addition to being a loyal son and brother, he was a devoted husband and loving father. He was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division. Upon his discharge he attended and graduated from Texas A&I University where he met his loving wife Cynthia Barrera. They married and became proud parents of Vanessa and Javier Vasquez. In addition to his profession of education Toby was an active member of the church and community.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Josefa Vasquez as well as his brothers, Silverio, David and Roy Vasquez and niece, Sandra Saldivar.
He is survived by his loving family: wife, Cynthia Vasquez; daughter, Vanessa Lewis (Donny), and son, Javier Vasquez as well as his brothers, Luis (Rosie) Vasquez, Juan (Donna) Vasquez, Gilbert Vasquez; sisters, Gloria (Albert) DeLosSantos, Maria Vasquez, Esther Cuellar, and Alice DeLaPaz; sisters in law are Sharon Vasquez and Maria Vasquez. Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends.
Toby enjoyed being with family and friends. He was outgoing and friendly to everyone he met. He was a lifelong fan of the Houston Astros and Dallas Cowboys and loved to watch the games with his family. Making it a tradition, when his children were young, to attend games every summer at the Astrodome.
The family would like to thank Dr. Francisco Acebo and Dr. Karim Nooruddin as well as the medical staff at Spohn Shoreline and Corpus Christi Rehab for their dedicated service as his health deteriorated over these last few years.
Visitation will be held at Funeraria del Angel - Memorial Holly, 3442 Holly Rd., on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm that same evening.
The Funeral Mass will be the following morning at Christ the King Church, 3423 Rojo St. on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 9:30 am interment to follow at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery at 11:00 am.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the Vasquez family.
