Fermin Rios Vasquez

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Fermin Rios Vasquez on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the age of 86. Fermin was born in Orange Grove, Texas to Leonor Rios and Alberto Vasquez Sr.

Fermin proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam and Korean War. He was a retired welder who had a passion for working on and fixing anything mechanical, he could take anything apart and put it back together. Even though Fermin was a man of many trades he was also an amazing dancer who loved going to dances with his wife. He was a friend to all and never met a stranger. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in eternal life by his loving wife of 67years Guadalupe Vasquez; parents Leonor Rios Vasquez and Alberto Vasquez Sr.; siblings Herminia Esparza, Jesus “Chuca” Vasquez, Alberto Vasquez Jr., and Raul Vasquez.

Loved ones  left to cherish his memory are his beloved children, Robert Vasquez Sr. (Thelma), Angel Vasquez, and Denise Vasquez (Donald); brother Thomas Vasquez (Margarita “Magge”); grandchildren, Robert Vasquez, Jr., Antonio Daniel Vasquez (Vanna), Analicia Maria Perry (Nickki Perry), Michael Shane Gonzales (Tiffany), Mark Anthony Vasquez, Amber Nicole Gonzalez (Chris), Zachary Noah Beish (Celeste), Rianna Rose Beish (Addison), Olivia Grace Beish; and 17 great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

 A Visitation will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at Holmgreen Mortuary 2061 E. Main St. Alice, Texas.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. John of The Cross in Orange Grove, Texas. All services will conclude at the church.

The family would like to give a special thanks and show appreciation to Altus Hospice staff and nurses for all their amazing compassion and support throughout his final days.  

Arrangements are entrusted to Holmgreen Mortuary, 2061 E. Main Street, Alice, Texas.

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