Ernesto Vasquez

Ernesto Vasquez, 90, of Vadito passed away on April 16, 2008. He was a Custodian at Los Alamos Schools. He retired as a heavy equipment operator from the Mica Mine. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gabrielita Vasquez, daughter, Peggy Louise Vasquez, grandson, Jason Paul Vasquez. He is survived by his children, Eloy Vasquez (Berlinda) of Albuquerque, Clara Orona (Simon), of Taos, Shirley Lopez (Leroy) of Las Trampas, Mary Ellen Montoya (Lorenzo) of Chimayo, Robert Vasquez (Francella) of Placita, grandson he raised as a son, Terry Vasquez (Susan) of Vadito, 14 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren, sisters, Isabel Medina, Annie Romero, Priscilla Martinez, Elsie Sanchez (Tony), sister-in-law, Sylvia Vasquez, and many other numerous relatives and friends.

Rosary was recited on April 17 at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Penasco. Funeral mass was held on April 18, 2008 at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church, with interment following at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.