Antonio Medina Vasquez, also known as Tony, passed away on January 14, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family and loved ones at the age of 86. He was born on June 22, 1937, in Houston, Texas. Tony had a long and fulfilling career, dedicating 58 years of service to Industrial Metal Finishing Company before his retirement in 2016.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Valentine and Bernaldina Vasquez.
Tony is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Gloria Vasquez, and their three children: Anthony Vasquez (Orpha), Elizabeth Lopez (Leandro), and John Vasquez (Angelique). He was a cherished grandfather to 10 grandchildren: Leah Velasquez (Cecil), Megan Vasquez, Amanda Vasquez, Marlo Seymour (Darel), Mindy Vasquez (Dominique Escobar), Marcus Vasquez (Tiffany), Jennifer Gonzalez, Priscilla Gonzalez (Marco Flores), Jesika Vasquez (George Guajardo), and John Martin Vasquez Jr. Tony was also blessed with 19 great-grandchildren: JoAnna, Lauren, Alexa, Angelyssa, Antonio, Alejandro, Kaylee, George Jr., Ava, Caleb, Anniston, Camden, Audrey, Olivia, Hayden, Madilynn, Ella, Ethan, and Brooks. Furthermore, he had one great-great-grandchild named Ace.
In addition to his immediate family, Tony is survived by his brothers and sisters: Eluterio Vasquez, (Lillie-deceased), Basila Vega (Armando-deceased), Roberto Vasquez, Jane Anderson (Jim), Mary Bryant (Edgar), Richard Vasquez (Mary Jane), and Reynaldo Vasquez (Elvetta).
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, from 5-8 P.M., with a Rosary being recited at 6:30 P.M. at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, located at 6900 Lawndale St, Houston TX 77023. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, January 27, with an 11 A.M. Mass at Resurrection Church, located at 915 E. Zoe St, Houston TX 77020. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
May Tony's soul rest in eternal peace, and may his memory be a source of comfort and strength to his loved ones.
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