Lupe Guereña Vasquez

Lupe is survived by her daughter Christina V. Case (Donald); her son Manuel G. Vasquez Jr; her daughter Lupe V. Kingman; her son Jose G. Vasquez (Sandy); her daughter Josephine G. Vasquez; her daughter Margie Valenzuela (Jorge Sr); her daughter Denise Irene Tilford; her 22 grandchildren, her 31 great grandchildren, her 4 great great grandchildren; and her sister Isabel Rivas (Ruben).

Lupe was preceded in death by her spouse Manuel M. Vasquez; her father Francisco Guereña; her mother Josefina Briseño Guereña; and her brother Arturo Guereña.

Special thanks to the caregivers Monica Vega Romero, Valerie Borquez, Jose Vasquez Jr & Manuel Vasquez Jr. Also we are grateful to Victor Velarde for his support in getting her needed documents and always being there for Lupe and her family. Richard Leon for always helping with Ma's electrical needs.

Lupe's primary interest were her children and grandchildren and beyond; as she had five generations in

her legacy. Her love for family was unquestionable. Even her children's friends considered her a second

mother. Her home was always open to them as well as extended family. She was known to most as Ma.

She was married to Manuel Vasquez for 17 years. Ironically, as a newborn she lived on Calle Vasquez in

Mexico. Lupe had a strong work ethic and at times worked 2-3 jobs to provide for her family. She was a

beautiful lady known to many by her red hair and updos hair styles.

She was a foodie and loved dining out. She enjoyed all types of cuisines. From the finest of dining to

street tacos and hotdogs. One of her biggest strength's was her personality. She loved meeting people

from all walks of life and socializing. She loved Mariachi's and her children frequently brought her

Mariachis on Mother's Day, Birthday Days and Our Lady of Guadalupe Day. She could rock to Rock &

Roll, Country Music, the Oldies but Goodies and she loved to dance.

She loved to traveled and ventured with her daughters throughout the United States and abroad. She

also enjoyed cruises and experienced trips on the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. She visited ports in

Mexico, Caribbean, Grand Cayman, Bahamas, Hawaii and many other ports throughout her ocean

excursions.

Additional Special Thanks to:

Fresenius Kidney Care (East) for the love and support they provided Ms. Lupe while in their care. Thank

you again. AIso we want to express our gratitude to Ruben Rivas, Kathy Guereña, Monica Vega,

Pat Vasquez & Lori Cazaras for assisting with transport.

Lastly to the Gentiva Home Hospice Team that came and provide care and support at home for our

mother. She wanted to be at home surrounded by her children and loved ones and she was. All her

seven children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren were with her at some point during her time in home hospice. In addition, extended family members, God children and neighbors also came to show their love for Ma.

Lupe Vasquez was considered a Blue Star Mother for supporting 5 of her 7 children through military

service.

A visitation for Lupe will be held Monday, June 3, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel South Lawn, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A rosary will occur Monday, June 3, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A visitation will occur Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 9:20 AM, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1220 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706.