Ronald Joseph Vasquez
May 14, 2019
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Ronald Joseph Vasquez, 79, passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 14, 2019. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 9 to 11 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Cremation will occur after the funeral and private burial will take place at a later date at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
Ron was born on July 9, 1939 to Juana (Hernandez) and Salvador Vasquez, the youngest of 12 children. He was a lifelong resident of Valley Junction and a proud graduate of Valley High School Class of 1957. He retired from John Deere as a Machine Operator after more than 30 years of faithful service. He also was a proud member of UAW Local 450. Ron proudly served his country in the Air Force Reserves. The loves of Ron’s life were his wife and family, his beloved grandson and his dear ol’ Class of 1957 Valley High School.
He is survived by his loving wife, Katie Vasquez; daughter, Elizabeth (Don) Wolfe; son, Tom Vasquez; grandson, Thomas Ross Vasquez; and sister, Sr. Delphine Vasquez.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Frank, Ralph and Sal; sisters, Antonia, Mary, Elena, Judy, Bessie, Velia and Olga.
The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to Timica, Tammie, Tracie, Garland, Holly 1, Holly 2, Erica and Bridget from Unity Point Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or St. Ambrose Cathedral.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Holly Harlan
08/09/2019
Dear Katie - You and Ron were our strength when my mom passed. Even though we had just met I felt a kinship with both of you. I am so sorry for your loss and know how hard it is to loose someone so close and dear. Sending you oh so much love. If there is anything I can do to support you, please let me know.
Roberta Bejarano
05/30/2019
Sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers God Bless
Christopher Garcia
05/23/2019
Dear Katie
I am so sorry that I did know about Rons passing I just found out last Sunday The Vasquez family have always meant a lot to me I've known them since I was very young and actually one of the sisters babysat me when I was young they were always very special people and a family that I always looked up to.
your family is a great family and you were a part of it
God bless your family and you I hope things go well for you
Sincerely Christopher Garcia and family
Richard Glenn
05/17/2019
Dear Katie and Family,
It is with a heavy heart that Sharon and I convey our deepest condolences to all of you. The loss of a loved one can be so devastating and Ronnie will be missed by all. Ronnie and I were classmates at Valley throughout all our years in the West Des Moines school system and teammates in so many sports. He has always been a special friend. Even after we graduated Ronnie was the nucleus that has kept our class in contact over all these years. We (the class of Valley 57) owe Ronnie and you Katie, a debt that can never be repaid. Thank You.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. May God bless you and your families in this time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a special life.
May Ronnie rest in peace!
GOD BLESS you all.
With our deepest sympathies,
Dick & Sharon Glenn