Dominic Matthew Vasquez

Beloved son, cherished brother, and adored nephew, Dominic Matthew Vasquez of Bakersfield, California born August 1st, 1984 was called home to rest on March 20th, 2020. Dominic was born and raised in Bakersfield, California; attending Highland High School, graduating class of 2002. He later earned his baccalaureate degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Bakersfield. Dominic loved nothing more than to be around family. He shared a special bond with his mother and especially loved to go to the movies with his father, uncle, and cousin. Dominic religiously visited his friend's house where he spent precious time bonding with his buddies. Dominic derived deep fulfillment and happiness from working with his team at 24 Hour Fitness. He has left a tremendous void in the lives of all who knew him. Dominic had such a pure heart and loved so unconditionally. Though he will be deeply missed, we take comfort in knowing that another of God's angels will be watching over us. Dominic is preceded in death by his grandparents, Virginia Vasquez and Alejandro (Alex) Vasquez, Francisco (Frank) Hernandez Lomas, and Estela Garza Lomas. Aunts, Mary Johnson and Delia Lomas Galvan. He is survived by his parents Ellie Vasquez and Alex Vasquez (Julie), siblings Alex (Bub) Vasquez (Mario) and Angelica (Sis) Vasquez, aunts and uncles, Suzanne and Charles Hernandez, Librado and Teresa Vasquez, Fernando Lomas, Dorinda Lomas, cousins, Charlie Hernandez, Sarah Hernandez, Marisol Maanes, Monique and Desiree Lomas, Christian Cervantes, Laura, Roy Jr, Lauren, Andrew, and Megan Davis, Iris, Lily, Olivia, Mia, Mila, Emma, Avery, and Cameron Hernandez, Richard, Lucy, Valerie, Maria, Raquel, Ricky John, Daniel, and Xavier Johnson, Mark, Martha, Mark Anthony, and Mikala Johnson, Gordon Cooper. We would like to extend a special thank you to Mercy Hospital's ICU doctors and nurses, and to the doctors and nurses in the CCU and N/T ICU at UCLA. Though we will be unable to hold a service due to the current pandemic, we ask that all of you join us in prayer on March 31st, 2020 at 11:30 am to honor Dominic. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.

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