Huron County MI Archives Obituaries.....Vasquez, Richard M.  September 22, 2011
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n Bernardino Sun on September 27, 2011 
Richard M. Vasquez 

March 18, 1948 - September 22, 2011  

Richard M. Vasquez  At 4:20am on September 22, 2011, Richard munoz Vasquez left 
us and went to Heaven.  Richard, age 62, was born in Douglas, Arizona to Juan 
and Ysidora (Munoz) Vasquez.  Richard was drafted in 1968 and proudly served in 
the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He achieved the rank of SP5, where he 
received the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars; National 
Defense Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Combat Infantryman 
Badge; Air Medal; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm; Sharpshooter 
(Rifle); 2d Class Gunner (M-60 MC).  Richard was employed in the Masonry 
Construction field, last working for Carlson Masonry.  He was a resident of the 
San Bernardino/Colton area for 59 years.  He was a member of Our Lady of the 
Rosary Cathedral.  



Cayo, as he was called by his family, was preceded in death by his father Juan, 
his brothers: Lupe and Raymond. Sisters: Georgina and Angela and sister Anna 
Calles.  Also, Grandson: Michael Brinkman. 



He is survived by his dovoted Wife Lori, adoring Mother Ysidora (Lola); 
Daughters: Lily (Robert) and Candy, Step-Son: Michael Chesney Sr.  His 
brothers: Juan Jr. (Danny) and wife Shirley; Manuel and wife Margaret; Jorge 
Guillermo, Frank and sister Linda.  Grandchildren: Danny Brinkman; Steven 
Brinkman; Michelle Armendariz; Jeannette Vasquez; Jessica Banuelos; Rudy 
(Woody) Banuelos; Levi Culver, and Michael Chesney Jr. and Great Grand 
Daughter: Christen Brinkman. Many nieces and nephews and great nieces and 
nephews and cousins. Last, but not least, his beloved puppy dog "Jasper" who he 
thought of as his "little boy"! Richard will be deeply missed by all who loved 
him.



Visitation: Friday, Sept 30, 2011 from 4:30 pm to 8 pm with Rosary at 7 pm at 
Colton Funeral Home, 1275 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, California.  Funeral Mass: 
Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, 2525 
N. Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino, California.  Interment to follow at Hermosa 
Gardens Cemetery, 900 N. Meridian Ave, Colton, California. 

Published in San Bernardino Sun on September 27, 2011 



Additional Comments:
Married Lori Chesney

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