Richard G. Vasquez

Richard Guerena Vasquez, 94, of Casa Grande died on June 21, 2015, at home.

Rosary will be recited at 8:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 by the Rev. George Kunnel. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Mr. Vasquez was born on Dec. 24, 1920, in Globe and was a son of Juan Vasquez and Maria Guerena. He served in the Pacific Theater of World War II with the Marine Corps and later was a meat cutter. He retired from Don Market after 25 years. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Church and the American Legion in Casa Grande. He enjoyed word search puzzles and watching western movies and was an avid Dodgers and Steelers fan.

Survivors include two daughters, Theresa Herrera of Casa Grande and Marcelina Ortega of Laveen; a brother, Joe G. Vasquez of Gold Canyon; a sister, Margaret Sanchez of Tucson; eleven grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa; a daughter, Susana Rodriguez; a grandson, Augustine Herrera Jr.; three sisters; and five brothers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Homestead Hospice of Mesa or St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.