Carmen A. Vasquez

Carmen Aguilar Vasquez was born on January 21, 1929 in Monrovia, California to Martin Aguilar and Louise Medrano Aguilar. Carmen passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Foothill Presbyterian Hospital on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the age of 89.

Carmen married Daniel Z. Vasquez on November 28, 1948 and raised their four children in the house that Daniel helped build on Dalton Street in Azusa. They were married for 64 years. Daniel passed away on August 25, 2012 at the age of 86. Carmen still lived in the Dalton house until her passing.

Carmen’s greatest joy was being with her children and grandchildren. She loved hosting holidays and birthday celebrations in her home. She had the best sense of humor, she was very witty, enjoyed music, dancing and watching the Dodgers. She was generous, caring and kind. If you needed a place to stay, she welcomed you with open arms.

Carmen was preceded in death by her son, Daniel A. Vasquez Jr. (1972); her siblings, Louise Trujillo, Natalie Villanueva, Mary Ellen Garcia, Martin and Joey Aguilar.

Carmen is survived by her children Irene Martinez, Elaine (Sonny) Dominguez and Steve Vasquez. Carmen was a loving grandmother to her eight grandchildren: Rochelle (Ted) Dougherty, Jessica (Shawn) Peraza, Gina Vasquez, Danny (Theresa) Dominguez, Lorraine Dominguez, Damien (Jazmine) Vasquez, Priscilla Vasquez, and Steven (Melissa) Vasquez.

Carmen had 14 great grandchildren; Michael, Julissa, Danny, Angie, David, Yvette, Emily, Scarlette, Roxanna, Noelle, Captain, Bella, Ava and Zoe.

Carmen is also survived by her loving sister Rosie (Richard) Rivera and brothers, Arthur, Tommy and Frankie Barela. She will be missed by her sister-in-laws, comadres, compadres, Godchildren, nieces, nephews, and many extended family members and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Thank you for all your prayers and support to our family during this sad time.