Felipe C. Vasquez passed away in his home Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the age of 73. A proud Vietnam Veteran (1965-1966), he was born in El Paso, TX, served 18 years in the U.S. Army, then returned to his hometown where he worked for the city of El Paso for 15 years until he retired in 1998. Felipe is survived by his dedicated wife of 51 years, Eva Vasquez, son, Marcial Vasquez (Blanca), daughters, Yvonne Sapien (Oscar), Yvette Schaffer (Alex), and Yvanna Nieto (David), brother, Teodoro "Polo" Vasquez, sisters, Otilia Flores, Mary Lou Vasquez, and Rosa Alvarado (Robert). He was grandfather to Martin & Danniel Sapien; Matthew, Jordan & Jacob Nieto; Angel & Damien Vasquez; and Gabriella Schaffer.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 5pm to 9pm at Martin Funeral Home East with the Rosary at 7pm. Funeral mass will be Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 12:30pm at Santa Lucia Catholic Church, with Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 2pm.
