Abel Vasquez

Abel Garcia Vasquez, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Portland, Texas on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 with his daughter at his side. He was born on December 15, 1932 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Otilio and Theresa Vasquez.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dora, Lenore and Mary Vasquez; brothers, Israel and Edward Vasquez. Abel is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Mary Rose Vasquez; sons, Lionel and Marlon Vasquez; daughter, Maria Teresa Hedrick and her husband Ryan of Portland, Texas; brother Raul Vasquez and his wife Hope of Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren Ryne, Nolan, Juanette, Lionel Jr., Ashley, Amber, Jennifer
and Lily.

Abel served in the United States Air Force for four years and was always a very proud patriot. He devoted 40 years to being a Port Aransas ferry boat captain, or as many who know him, Captain Midnight.. He excelled at living his life with a beautiful and brave smile. Abel outsmarted any illness and competitive hospital stays with that smile. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter and his wife and was happiest when he was around them. He was a very loving man and although we mourn at his loss, he has left us with a trail of love, laughter, compassion, and wisdom.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 1, 2016 from 11am - 9pm with a Rosary Service at 7pm at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Aransas Pass. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, January 2, 2016 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Aransas Pass at 10am. Interment will follow immediately at San Ignacio Cemetery in Ingleside.