Lorenzo Vasquez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lorenzo Vasquez, 98, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. Lorenzo was born on April 7, 1922 in Mora County, NM to Celedonio Vasquez and Eloyda Sanchez. Lorenzo served in the Navy during World War II. After an honorable discharge he moved to California and pursued a career in welding. Lorenzo married his wife, Porfidia Vasquez, in 1955 and moved to Napa, California where they built their family home and raised their 6 children. Lorenzo retired from Mare Island Navel Ship Yard as a welder in 1975. After retirement Lorenzo and his wife enjoyed traveling in their van and helped care for their grandchildren. Lorenzo was affectionately known to all as “Grandpa”. His door was always open to anyone in need. “Grandpa” was a very humble, simple man who loved his family unconditionally. Lorenzo was survived by his 6 children: Mary Murray, Rick Vasquez, Yolanda Ortiz, Ernie Vasquez, David Vasquez, and Veronica Lopez, 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Profidia Vasquez. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Collabria Hospice. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Jo and Terri for their hard work and loving care they provided for “Grandpa” during the last years of his life.

Lorenzo Vasquez

April 7, 1922 - February 14, 2021

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Lorenzo Vasquez

April 7, 1922 - February 14, 2021

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