Jose Vasquez

VASQUEZ, JOSEMemorial graveside service are scheduled for 2:00 P. M., Monday, February 12, 2007 at South Park Cemetery for Jose Vasquez, age 81, of Roswell, who passed away February 09, 2007 at his home. Father Juan Montoya of St. Johns Catholic Church will officiate.

Jose was born March 19, 1925, in Amador, Mexico. He was preceded in death by both parents. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Francisco Pancho Rodriguez.

Jose married Elena Mundy on January 31, 1982, in Roswell, New Mexico.

He is survived by his wife Elena Vasquez. He is survived by sons: Joe Torres and wife Susan, Victor Torres and wife Yolanda, Lalo Torres and wife Debra, Kirk Mundy and wife Candie, all from Roswell and Jaime Torres and wife Rosa of Alamogordo. Also surviving him are his daughters: Rosa Ornelas and husband Joe, Irma Nevarez and husband Rutilo and Ellie Mundy, all of Roswell and Linda Mundy of Albuquerque.. Jose is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 22 great grand children. He loved them all, with a special love for Nicole Mundy.

Jose was a farmer in Durango, Mexico prior to coming to the United States. He worked in various ranches around the Roswell area. He was a grounds keeper for Roswell Country Club, worked for the Roswell Independent School District, and continued working with Azteca Janitorial until his retirement.

A special dedication to Jose from Nicole Mundy.

This is the poem I wrote for my grandfather. He never understood English, but maybe the Lord will translate.

We all know we dont want anyone to go,

But we all have to leave someday,

Dont you know

We all get upset, mope, and maybe even cry.

When we have to say good-bye.

But they go to a better place,

Filled with goodness, peace, and grace.

Streets are of silver and gold,

The foods will never mold.

The fields of flowers,

Our discovered powers.

Walls of pearled white,

The sun is out at night.

Beautiful blue days,

White clouds in every way.

You pass the big gate,

What you see on the other side is great.

Many things that catch your eye,

Right when you pass by.

So you see, it isnt all that bad,

The only bad thing is that youre sad.
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