Gorgonio Vazquez

September 9, 1923 - January 15, 2015

Gorgonio Vazquez, 91, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at St. Joseph Healthcare Center in St. Charles, MO. He was born on September 9, 1923 in Magallanes, Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico, a son of the late Tomas Vazquez and Angela Magana. Gorgonio worked as a farmer on a ranch in Mexico in his earlier years. He enjoyed reading the paper, signing and laughing. He is survived by four sons, Greg Vazquez and wife, Maria of St. Charles, Tomas Vasquez and wife, Rosa of St. Charles, Luis Vazquez and wife, Elva of California and Rodolfo Vazquez of California; two daughters, Carolina Vazquez of Missouri and Josephina Vazquez of California; one sister, Juana Vazquez of Mexico; 16 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers. Friends will be received from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Home / Troy Chapel. Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Home / Troy Chapel. Officiating the service will be Fr. Chuck Tichacek. Burial will be in the country of Mexico. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Gorgonio Vazquez, in care of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; P.O. Box 222, Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilychapels.com Ph.(636) 528-8221