Katherine Vasquez
January 07, 2015
Katherine A. Vasquez, 57, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015.
Katherine was born September 5, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa to Marion Joseph and Amalia “Molly” Lozano Chia. She loved spending time with her family and adored her granddaughters. She had a green thumb and enjoyed cooking. Katherine was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area and was employed at the Federal Courthouse.
Katherine is survived by her husband, Marcus; sons, Marcos (Victoria) and Alejandro; granddaughters, Rosa and Violet Vasquez; mother, Molly Chia; and siblings, Fernando (Susan) Chia, Elizabeth Anderson, and Anthony (Pami) Chia.
She was preceded in death by her father, Marion and an infant sister, Cynthia.
There will be a visitation from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., followed by funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Victor and Dee Campos
01/11/2015
Our deepest sorrow to you and your family during this difficult time. We are truly sorry we were not able to attend the services (we are both ill) but know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Celeste F. Bremer
01/11/2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy's family. She was always happy to greet us at the courthouse, and make sure to ask if we had a good day. We will miss her hard work and smiling face. Peace be with you.
Paula Salazar and family
01/10/2015
Marcus and the Chia Family.
I was so sorry to hear about Kathy. I will include her in my Prayers.
Evelyn M Ramirez
01/10/2015
From: Evelyn M Ramirez
My sympathy to all your family.
I will remember Kathy in my prayers. God bless you always.
Archer family
01/10/2015
Kathy, U well be missed very much and we well always cherish the good memories we all had together as neighbors and friends.......
Theresa Vasquez
01/10/2015
Kat thing's won't be the same without your smile and especially you laugh! I wish I could share all of our FUN TIMES but there is only a few people that would understand! Kiss my grandbabie's for me but please don't teach them to burp! Lol! Theresa Vasquez
Henry & Linda Rivas
01/10/2015
Our sympathy to all your family--there was only one Kathy and she will be greatly missed! We also regret that we are out of town and will not be able to be at the service but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Margarita Bernardino
01/09/2015
Oh Kat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How I miss you, sad I didnt get a chance to see you recently but as you always had!!! you called me on my birthday to wish me a good one!!!! You made me realize I had a green thumb, our walmart trips and just hanging out and you cooking. the love you had for your family and your boys and especially your Rosa and Violet. So many great memories with you Kathy :(
Jennifer Henry
01/09/2015
My dear friend, I miss you allready. My mornings will never be the same I'm going to miss our coffee, talks, walks & sharing & trading our plants. Our special trips to the greenhouse & most of all I'm going to miss how no matter where I would be, she could always find me. I'd be sitting at a random bar & bartender would say is Jennifer here...it would be Kathy telling me to stop over. It was crazy how she would find me!!! She was so strong. Physically & emotionally. She was so youthful...we would watch Kathy Lee & Hoda in the mornings...it hurts so bad she's gone. She loved going to her Grand daughters school functions & being involved with them...I pray for peace to her family & friends....till we meet again...I miss you friend! ?
Randy Japhet
01/08/2015
So sorry about Kathy ,my thoughs and prayers are with you
Vicki Bertagnolli
01/08/2015
Marcus and family....We were very shocked and saddened to hear of Kathys passing. She was our patient and her and I always had fun discussions. She will be missed by all our staff. I pray she has peace and one day we will be laughing again together.
athena anderson
01/08/2015
my heart gose out to kathys family right now i didnt know her but knew her sister liz
Shelly Vasquez
01/08/2015
Kat, I miss you already. I love you friend, sister in law, golden heart girl. Thanks for all the love and memories. I will cherish them forever. My heart breaks that you had to leave this world so early and we never got that last visit we planned last week. XO. CATCH YOU ON THE FLIP SIDE GIRLFRIEND. XO
Shell
Carole
01/07/2015
Kathy was a great lady