Felipe gave me my first job in the US.
He did not like newbies, but he made an exception because of my brother.
He helped me become what I am in my chosen profession, if not for him and very few others (Alex, Gabe, Barbara,  Alan, David (3))  , I would not be doing what I do every day.
He was one of the best friends I’ve had in my life, always caring, and loving, most of all always patient with me, you could say I am an acquired taste, if not difficult, Felipe use to say.
We worked together for years; he was one of the best car people I have ever meet.
Felipe was a decorated Marine veteran (bronze star, Dessert Shield) so I can say I was trained right by the best.
Quick story.
We were selling cars in El Paso, it was super-hot, windy and dusty.
He was the Sales Manager; I was a Salesman. Came into his office and said, “Felipe I have been out there all day, I am very sunburned, I have dirt all up my you know what, spoken to like 8 customers and have not sold anything!!”-.
Felipe looked up, smiled and said, “Well, you should have listened to your Dad”.
I said “What? You did not meet my Dad!!”
Felipe said, again with a smile “I didn’t, but I’m sure he did tell you to stay in college, get a Degree right? But Nooo, you wanted to party, so go outside and sell a (bleep) car!!”
Out I went.
This was a true Flipper answer, and I will always remember and love him for this and a ton of other exchanges we had during the years.
He was a gentle giant (inside and outside), he marked my life, and therefore my family’s life.
My brother will never be forgotten, as long as I live, he will be alive in my heart.

To my brother that I worked with side by side for 10 yrs. 12 hours a day, thank you for being you. You made a hard job so much easier . You have such a beautiful family, beautiful daughters, beautiful grandchildren, and a  great partner in Lori. 
Not to mention my other brother Gabe.
I don’t feel this is real, I am so grateful to have spent some time with you recently at  your always supportive  sister. 
What a family is supposed to be.
Thanks for helping me through the hardest part of my life.
Say HI TO CARLOS, my little brother in heaven. I LOVE you FLIPS, I miss you already 

Your brother 
Alex

My first born nephew!  We grew up together and have so many memories of our childhood. Even though our lives took us in different paths, you held a special place in my heart.  I miss you and pray that our Lord grant your family peace.  Till we meet again, your Tia Vicky.

My condolences to the family. I will miss my Marine brother.

Visitation

Vigil

Funeral Mass

Committal Service

Felipe Vasquez

Elsa Dolores Rubio

Laura Garcia Vasquez

Stephanie Vasquez

Vivian Vasquez

Alex-Anne Vasquez

Lorena Vasquez

Gabriel Vasquez

Mia Davis

THea Davis

Aria Cortez

Ariel Cortez

He also leaves to cherish his memory many nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

OBITUARY

Lorenzo Felipe Vasquez

August 29, 1969 – September 28, 2021

Funeraria del Angel Central

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