Rita Beverly Vasquez, 69, of Laramie died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Rita was born May 20, 1951 to Gavino and Lilia Sanchez in Laramie, Wyoming. She married John L. Vasquez in Cheyenne, Wyoming on June 11, 1965 and had four children: Angie, Johnny, Trishia, and Tino. She worked as a school monitor for the school district.
She was a strong woman who loved to go camping, watch TV, and read Danielle Steele in her free time. She also loved being with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. Her dog grand babies also held a special place in her heart.
Rita is preceded in death by her parents, Lilia and Gavino Sanchez, and sisters Dorothy and Joan Sanchez.
Rita is survived by her husband, John; brothers Wayne (Betty) Sanchez and Joe (Virginia) Sanchez; children Angie (Gary) Schilz, Johnny Vasquez, Trishia Vasquez (Michael Paulson) and Tino (Shandi) Vasquez; and grandchildren Brandi (Riley) Sanchez and Tanner Schilz, Bryson and Riley Vasquez, and Kyle (Sam) White.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions private family services will be held.
Everyone is invited to a Graveside service at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Greenhill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ivinson Memorial Hospital Dialysis Center 255 N. 30th, Laramie, WY 82072.
24 Comments To "Rita Beverly Vasquez"
#1 Comment By Greg powell On November 5, 2020 @ 5:14 pm
You will be missed prayers for your family
#2 Comment By Rafael and Jennifer Andrade On November 5, 2020 @ 5:22 pm
Sorry for your families loss, may she Rest In Peace. ????
#3 Comment By Fernando and Veronica Zamora On November 5, 2020 @ 5:28 pm
This breaks my heart to hear..Sending love, hugs and prayers to John and the family…May Gods beautiful Angels wrap their wings around all of you at the trying moment.. God Bless Rita and all of you.
#4 Comment By Pinky Johnson On November 5, 2020 @ 5:37 pm
You were taken too soon, dear lady. You leave behind an awesome family that you helped to mold. The Good Lord will save a special place near him. Rest In Peace.
#5 Comment By Virginia Schilz On November 5, 2020 @ 6:25 pm
I am so grateful for the years Rita And I shared . I enjoyed the family gatherings and the stories of children and grandchildren! Rita was a brave woman who endured the struggles of Health issues including a kidney transplant. Rita was a blessing to us and I know we shall continue to share all the stories of her time with us! Rest in Peace my dear friend… Til we meet again ..
#6 Comment By Leon and Tiffany Aguirres On November 5, 2020 @ 6:56 pm
You always had a smile and treated me like family, you were such a sweetheart!! Im saddened by your passing rita!! Fly high and may god bless your soul and your beautiful family, love always
#7 Comment By Jerry Yeend On November 5, 2020 @ 7:42 pm
So very sorry for your loss, she was such a wonderful person.
#8 Comment By Bobby & Patti Sanchez On November 5, 2020 @ 8:28 pm
Our condolences to all the family. Rita was a fantastic person with a heart of gold.
#9 Comment By Ross and Yolanda Vigil On November 5, 2020 @ 9:16 pm
Sorry for your loss strong woman good friend always a smile and warm heart May you Rest In Peace, you will surely be missed , May the lord take care of you and your familia
#10 Comment By Mary and Trent McDonald On November 6, 2020 @ 7:58 am
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your whole family. May you always feel her presence.
#11 Comment By John and Marlene Madrid Petroski On November 6, 2020 @ 4:06 pm
We’re so sadden to hear about Rita’s passing. She was such a Courageous woman! When we’d see her she always had a moment to talk and ask how we were! A loving light has passed into Heaven!
#12 Comment By Tina and Dave Sanchez On November 6, 2020 @ 4:56 pm
Prayers for you all at this time. Rita was a wonderful lady. Was blessed to have known her. My heart broke when I heard this, good people are definitely missed by so many. Hugs Angie. ❤️We wish we were there.
#13 Comment By Sharon [Swain] Cole On November 6, 2020 @ 11:23 pm
Johnny and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Rita real well but she was always so happy and always spoke. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Sending prayers to you and your family.
#14 Comment By J R Sandoval On November 7, 2020 @ 8:12 am
I am so sorry to hear about my friend, Rita. She was an absolute delight and always so humble and kind. My late Mother, Ida, held her friendship with John and Rita especially close. My thoughts are with John and all of Rita’s family and friends. She truly lived a life that was well-lived. I will miss her not being here.
#15 Comment By Laura and Elden Almendares On November 7, 2020 @ 12:45 pm
My condolences to John, Wayne, Joseph and the rest of the family. Rita was always a very pleasant, friendly person. Always had a smile on her face. She will be missed. May she Rest in Peace and find Joy with her father, mother and sisters who she has joined. The Angels in Heaven have greeted her with open arms.
#16 Comment By Debra Trujillo Grassman. On November 7, 2020 @ 3:16 pm
A beautiful and sweet lady. Only knew her through others and she always spoke when we were shopping. Will miss seeing her around. Condolences to family and friends.
#17 Comment By Lanny Mauk On November 8, 2020 @ 4:33 am
My deepest condolences for you and your family John may the good lord watch over you and your family
#18 Comment By Vicky Johnston On November 8, 2020 @ 5:35 am
I am so sorry to hear about Rita. I will always remember the good times we had when I took care of her at Dialysis and she was so nice to me when I worked with her at the school many years ago. She was a lovely person inside and I’ll cherish the memories. Thoughts and prayers to Johnny and the whole family.
#19 Comment By Rosemary Martinez On November 8, 2020 @ 9:10 am
So sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. Condolences to all of her family. we know she will be deeply missed. May she rest in the arms of our Lord. Rosemary and Jr Martinez and family
#20 Comment By Anonymous On November 8, 2020 @ 10:24 am
So sorry for your loss sending prayers to your family Michael and Peggy Gallegos
#21 Comment By Mike Bowman On November 8, 2020 @ 3:51 pm
When I was a central office administrator, I’d have lunch at Linford every couple of weeks, and I always enjoyed visiting with Rita. She was a very sweet lady whom I will remember fondly. I know that her passing leaves a hole in the lives of her family and friends.
#22 Comment By Tammy Bakkar On November 15, 2020 @ 11:49 am
We are so sorry. May Rita RIP, and the Vasquez family find comfort in memories of their beloved.
Dino and Tammy Bakkar
#23 Comment By Gerry Sanchez and Larry Saunders On November 15, 2020 @ 11:31 pm
Such a sweet lady with a beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
#24 Comment By Dominic and Mardell Aragon On November 29, 2020 @ 2:26 pm
Our deepest condolences to all of you. Wishing you the best of memories.