Ralph Franco Vasquez Jr., 57, a lifelong resident of Anadarko, OK known as "Jr". Jr passed away December 14, 2019 in Anadarko, OK, from unknown causes. He was born on July 8, 1962 at Lawton Indian Hospital, Lawton, OK to Ralph Sr. and Salome Vasquez.
Before moving to Anadarko,OK, Jr grew up in Fort Cobb with his Grandmother Susie Nestell and 5 siblings. Jr attended Concho Indian school and graduated from Anadarko High School. Jr attended Caddo-Kiowa Vo-Tech where he learned auto mechanics. His hobbies as a young man were fishing with his brothers, hunting occasionally with friends, working on cars, swimming, dancing, watching OU Sooner football, Dallas Cowboys and going to the Casinos. He worked as an auto mechanic, a cable installer for several years in several different states, and other miscellaneous jobs. He loved to spend time with all his family. His "Big" smile will be missed but not forgotten.
He is survived by his daughter Amanda Henderson and husband Jake of Lindsay, OK; son, Curtis Vasquez and wife Crystal of Newcastle, OK and 4 grandchildren Colby, Kaley, Conner and Ashlyn. Also survived by his brothers and sisters, Lila Kaulaity, Joseph Vasquez, Andrew Vasquez Sr., Anavita Denney, Pauline Vasquez, Tamie Bohall, Timothy, Annette, Jenny, Billy, Margaret, Michael, Laquita, Andrea Vasque and Thomas Vasquez, Aunt Lyntha Klinekole. Many Nieces, nephews, Grand and Great Grandnieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph F. Vasquez Sr. and Salome V. (Nestell) Vasquez, Grandmother Susie Nestell. two sisters, Lavonne Ruth and Bonita Rose Vasquez
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The family would like to thank "The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma", First Apache Baptist Church and Ray and Martha's Funeral Home for their services
Funeral Service: 11 am Saturday, December 21, 2019
First Apache Indian American Baptist Church
Wake Service: 7 pm Friday, December 21, 2019
First Apache Indian American Baptist Church
Visitation: 9 am till 8 pm Wednesday, December 18, 2019
9 am till 8 pm Thursday, December 19, 2019
9 am till 5 pm Friday, December 20, 2019
Interment: Nestell Family Cemetery
North of First Apache Indian American Baptist Church,
Fort Cobb, OK
Under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko