"I didn't know Carlos For many years, but I did get to spend a lot of time working with him for the past couple of months and I can say that I met one of the most hard working dedicated person to cross my journey. I will remember Carlos as a stamp in my life that motivated me to give no excuses and as a friend. "
In loving memory of
Carlos O. Vasquez
January 5, 1975 - November 20, 2017
WESLACO - Carlos Orlando Vasquez, 42, known as Orlando, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 20, 2017, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born on January 5th, 1975 to Carlos and Ruth Vasquez. He grew up in Weslaco where he graduated from Weslaco High School in 1993.
Orlando worked at Target in Harlingen for many years. He loved comics and collected comic books. He also loved video games and was a huge Star Wars fan. He loved college football, especially the UT Longhorns who he cheered on every game. Orlando was full of love and life and was a fun and cheerful soul and will be missed by many.
Orlando is survived by his parents, Carlos and Ruth Vasquez, his sister Patricia Vasquez, brother, Abraham Vasquez, all of Weslaco, his aunts, Alicia Garcia (Juan) of Weslaco, Dorothy Saldana (Rick), of Temple, Texas, Maria Pineda of Weslaco, and Marina Vasquez of Austin, Texas, his uncle, Dan Fox of Victoria, Texas, his nephews, Aaron J Vasquez and Damien J Vasquez, and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 21st, from 10am-9pm at McCaleb Funeral Home Chapel, with a prayer service at 7 pm. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 21st at 10 am, at McCaleb Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Sacred Park Cemetery in Mercedes.
Pallbearers will be A.J. Vasquez, Aaron J. Vasquez, Joy Pineda, Sammy Rincon, Joey Ballesa, Jorge Vasquez, Saul Pineda, Bobby Sifuentes, and Carlos Vasquez.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco.
Tributes
"Carlos and Ruth: We send you our most sincere and heartfelt condolences May God give you and the rest of your family the strength at this difficult time. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers."
"My sincere condolences to Carlos' family at this time of his sudden transition. I am very glad that I met him in August. Prayers for all of you."
"My most sincere condolences. ~ Billy Gonzalez co-worker"
"Carlos and Ruth, we're deeply sorry for the loss of your son Orlando. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love and blessings, Tito and Janie Cantu "
"My deepest heartfelt condolences to Carlos Ruth and family on the loss of your son. My the lord provide confort and peace during this difficult time. Bless you all and may your son Rest in Peace. Maricela Matamoros Alcorta "
"I worked with Orlando for several years at Target. He was ALWAYS the nicest, kindest, most helpful man I knew. He greeted everyone with a smile and a hello. I will miss him and i am wishing comfort and prayers to his family, friends and co-workers."
"Becky just told us about Orlando's passing. I was shocked and saddened. He was so young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!"
"Carlos you will be greatly missed. You were always willing to lend a hand, he had a big heart. I will truly miss our conversations we would have. Target will not be the same. Sending my Love and Prayers to the Family. ???"
"Carlos was a kind and wonderful man. I enjoyed working with him. He loved his family so much and smiled every time I asked how they all were. I will miss him very much. My prayers are with the Vasquez family. Susan Ramos"