Adalberto Vasquez
November 14, 1948 ~ August 10, 2011
Albert Vasquez, age 62, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 10, 2011. He was born in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico to Juan L. and Maria Vasquez. After high school Albert joined the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He continued to be an outstanding citizen.
Albert is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Lydia Escobar Vasquez; three children, Albert Vasquez Jr., Estella Ruiz, and Gloria Neal; sister, Albertina Miranda; brother, Juan Alvarez, and 10 grandchildren. Albert will be remembered by his continuous generosity, laughter, contagious smile, and loyalty to his family. "Spread your wings and soar like an eagle now!"
Funeral Services: Martinez Funeral Chapels, 2580 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Rosary and Chapel Service at 10:00 a.m. followed by Military Honors 11:00 a.m.
From THS '67 Classmate David Trejo:
"My old friend, I was so saddened to hear of your passing. My only regret is that we didn't have at least one more time to visit before you moved on in the circle of life.
To the Vasquez family, please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences; he was a very good man. Albert and I spent our junior and high school days together growing up at La Reforma. We both served overseas at different times and in different services, but we always remained friends. I left Tucson in 1967 enlisting and staying in the Air Force for 30 years. I would visit Tucson once every three or four years and saw Albert maybe three times during the last 44 years. I remember sitting with him at Sams and having a few beers, reminiscing about our youth and remembering old friends that had gone on before us. We lost many friends in Viet Nam, some there and others after they came home. I will never forget my old friend; even though we were no longer as close as we once were, the friendships you make as a young boy stay with you forever. Adiós, my old friend. May our paths cross again in the future."