Raul V. Vasquez

CPL. Raul V. Vasquez (Oso, Speedy) 91, was called home March 13, 2016. Born November 11, 1924 in Ajo, AZ. Preceded in death by son Marcos (Cacu) Martinez-Vasquez. Survived by loving wife of 62 years; Rosalia Y. Vasquez, sister; Maria Mendoza, 11 children; Aida (Lalo), Ana (Steve) Montoya, Irma Rivera, Sylvia (Rene) Skinner, Raul Jr. (Sylvia) Vasquez, Oscar (Vicky) Vasquez, Lourdes Vasquez-Soto, Rosa aka Pipa Vasquez, Javier (Mari) Vasquez, Joaquin (Roberta) Vasquez, Mario Vasquez, 28 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Raul enlisted in the Army in 1948. He fought in the Korean War where he was wounded and received his Purple Heard Medal. He had a strong work ethic and worked various jobs including; 20th Century Fox, Agriculture, Ashton Construction, Ajo Copper Mines and Truck Driver hauling shrimp from Rocky Point to California. He helped build bridges over washed on Hwy 8 leading to Sonoyta, Mex. He was a retired Civil Engineer from DMAFB where he worked for 30 years on the golf course, road and ground and missile sites. AFtger his retirement from DM, he went to work with his family's business that he helped establish, now known as Vasquez Liquors in Sonoyta, Mexico. Raul loved him family, good food, music (especially mariachi) and traveling. He lived life to the fullest right up to the end and will be greatly missed. We take comfort in knowing he will continue to build bridges for us to cross and pave the way until we meet again. Visitation will be held on March 28, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Chapels. Mass will be held the following day on March 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine with interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. All Services Entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels