Florencio Vasquez, Sr.

Florencio F. Vasquez, Sr., 94, of Texas City, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., with a rosary to follow Monday, September 9, 2019 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City.

Florencio was born August 10, 1925 in Sugarland, Texas. He worked for the Railroad Company for many years.

He is preceded in death by parents, Ignacio and Maria Elena Vasquez; wives, Dolores and Celia Vasquez; brothers, Vidal, Joe and Santos Vasquez; sister, Jesusa Lara; sons, Florencio and Sam Vasquez.

Survivors include his wife, Ophelia Vasquez; daughters, Anita Sanchez and Gloria Lara; stepson, Peter Ochoa and wife Lorraine; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren;

Pall Bearers are Tim Vasquez, Mike Vasquez, Julio Sanchez, Salvador Sanchez, and Peter Ochoa.