Steven J. Vasquez, loved dearly by his family and friends, passed away tragically on March 12 at the age of 45. Steven was born on December 7, 1963 to Lawrence and Mollie Vasquez. His father Lawrence Vasquez precedes him in death in 2003. He leaves behind his loving wife and soul mate Pierrette Vasquez. Steven will be missed by his mother Mollie Vasquez and his brothers and sisters, who include Mollie Gauthier, Richard Vasquez, Nancy Bernal, Irene Minderler, David Vasquez, Lillian Ouellette, and Barbara Villanueva. Uncle Stevie will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Steven, a resident of Gilroy, was known for being a loyal 49er fan. He will be remembered for how he loved and lived his music and loved to dance. Steven had been employed by the United States Postal Service in Gilroy for over a decade. Steven and Pierrette enjoyed traveling to France to visit Pierrette’s family and loved camping at Big Sur.
A memorial mass will be held on the vernal equinox and first day of spring which falls on Friday March 20 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Church, 11 1st Street in Gilroy, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to La Isla Pacifica – Battered Women Shelter and Services. Send to: Community Solutions, P.O. Box 546, Morgan Hill, CA 95038 in Steven’s name.
