Fernando Vasquez Jr.

August 20, 1960 - September 8, 2020

Fernando Vasquez, Jr., 60 Okeechobee – Beyond loved Son, Husband, Father, and Grandfather Fernando Vasquez Jr. finished his race in victory and went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2020 surrounded by his family who loved him beyond measure. He was born August 20, 1960 in Raymondville, Texas to Fernando Vasquez, Sr. and Maria Zuniga Vasquez. A resident of Okeechobee since February 2005, he was a member of Abiding Hope. Mr. Vasquez enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, and was an avid Miami Dolphins fan. An evangelist and missionary, he traveled the world sharing God’s Word. He was preceded in death by his father, Fernando Vasquez Sr. He is survived by his mother, Maria Vasquez; wife of 18 years, Kelly Vasquez; son, Isaac Vasquez (Rose); daughters, Mandy Ashmore (Rick), Angelica Wilson (Patrick), Noemi Szaro (Jon), Maria Elena Miller (Samson), Monica Green (Joe), Veronica Pratt (Tyson), Jasmine Vasquez, and Jessica Vasquez (Isaiah); grandchildren: Christian, Angelina, and Amerie Wilson, Vanessa, Jonah, Lily, and Michael Szaro, Desmond and Marcus Green, Lucas and Adrian Maldonado; as well as eight brothers and sisters and his many nephews and nieces. The deep rooted love that he had for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has inspired countless people and has established expectancy in the hearts of many, including his family that we will meet again. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.