Richard C. Vasquez

Born at Eloy, AZ, he was married to his wife, Imogene, for 61 years. He worked for Hodges Pharmacy for 50 years until he retired in 2004. He served in the Second Marine Division during WWII, all five major battles in the Pacific. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Platoon Sgt. Field Commission. He was very active in church and civic activities in Eloy. He was a Little League coach for 15 years, Grand Marshall for 2005 Eloy Western Days and Grand Marshall for Fiesta Patrias in 2005.

Burial was held at Eloy Memorial Park.