Grady Vasquez Sr.

Grady Vasquez Sr. January 23, 1945 – March 17, 2015 was a resident of Stamford, Texas. Grady passed away at the Stamford Residence Center surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Stamford and graduated from Stamford High School. He was a member of Saint Ann’s Catholic Church and retired from TXDOT after 20 years of service as a supervisor. Grady and Susie Moreno were united in marriage on September 26, 1964 in Stamford, Texas. Susie preceded him in death on June 19, 2013.
He was one of thirteen children born to the late Ramon and Concha (Rodriguez) Vasquez. Grady will forever be remembered by his loving children Grady Vasquez, Jr and wife Ruth of Kyle, Texas, Christine Vasquez and husband Michael and Jennifer Macias and husband Catarino, III all of Stamford, Texas; 5 brothers, Ramon Vasquez, Jr. of Breckenridge, TX, Mike Vasquez and Joe Vasquez, both of Arizona, Jesse Vasquez of Bedford, TX, and Jacob Vasquez of Mansfield, TX; 4 sisters, Rosa Valdez of Wichita Falls, TX, Concha Moreno of Stamford, TX, Rachel Ybarra of Arlington, TX, and Adelina Ramos of Hutto, TX. 7 grandchildren, Grady Vasquez, III, Danielle Vasquez, Michael N. Vasquez, Christopher Vasquez, Alex Macias, Cato Macias IV, and Kayla Vasquez; 5 great grandchildren, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him.
Grady was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 48 years, Susie, 3 sisters, Carmen Moreno, Becky Bates and Catherine Dela Rosa.
Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Father Angelo Consemino officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. Rosary will be held Friday, March 20, at 6:00 p.m. at Tankersley Funeral Home (807 S. Columbia St.) Stamford, Texas.