BORN: 1860
BORN IN: Cala.
DIED: 2/26/1893
AGED: 33
CAUSE OF DEATH: Phthisis Pul.
DEATH LOCATION: Redwood City
OCCUPATION: Farmer
MEMBER OF: NSGW
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OBITUARY ---------------J. M. VASQUEZ
Times-Gazette
March 4, 1893
Last Sunday morning J.M. Vasquez died at the home of Mrs. N. Winter on Stambaugh Street after an illness of about three weeks. His death was not in the nature of a shock to this community as he has been an invalid almost continuously during the past four years, with occasional and short periods of good health. The funeral took place from the Methodist Church on Wednesday and was attended by an unusually large number of people of the county, among who the deceased was held in high esteem. The services at the church opened with the singing of ”Blessed Assurance” a favorite hymn of Mr Vasquez. Rev. R.M. Watson, the pastor, followed with a few words in which he referred affectionately to the deceased, of the friendship that existed between them during their acquaintance and of the Christian spirit with which he resigned himself to the inevitable. In describing the last visit with him shortly before his death, the speakers remarks were very touching. At the conclusion of the service, the body was taken to Union Cemetery proceeded by the Native Sons, Knights of Pythias, and Improved Order of Redmen, of which lodges the deceased was a member. At the grave the burial service of the Methodist Church was read by Mr. Watson. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: W.J. Plump and W.P. McEvoy of the Native Sons, W.H. MatoU and L. R. Twomby, Knights of Pythias, and C. Almen and S. Christianson of the Redmen. The floral pieces were many and exceptionally beautifUl. Noticeable among them was one representing “The Gates Ajar”. It was five feet high and covered with while roses, camellias and smilax. Above worked with violets were the letters “JMV” and at the base “Entered in“ surmounting it was a white dove with outstretched wings. The piece was the offering of James Winter, brother-in-law of the deceased. Other pieces were a star and crescent, an anchor and heart.
Mr. Vasquez was born in Half Moon Bay thirty-two years ago. He was left an orphan when quite young and came to Redwood, residing with his guardian (Alex Gordon) while he attended the public schools, afterwards taking courses at the business college in San Francisco. His first employment was with P.P. Chamberlain where he remained until compelled by failing health to give up his situation.
He was possessed of considerable property including a residence on Stambaugh Street, a ranch in Half Moon Bay and a life insurance of $5,000. About three years ago, he was united in marriage to Miss Emily Winter of this city and their marriage has been a most happy one. All the property was deeded to the wife some time ago.
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