John Anthony Vasquez, 59, lifelong resident of Brush, Colorado passed away on October 5, 2023.  He was born June 24, 1964 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Pedro and Dorothy Vasquez,  John "Johnny" was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.

Johnny loved his family. He detailed cars and at one point had his own detailing business.  He loved music and singing karaoke at the clubs; he was a great singer! He enjoyed playing pool, making pork chili, and his famous menudo which he shared generously with his friends and neighbors.

Johnny is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jackie Rose Mahaney-Vasquez, two children Alex Mahaney and Amanda Escobedo-Flores, his five brothers Jesse Vasquez of Corpus Christi, TX, Rudy Padilla of Hillrose, CO, Dave Vasquez, George Vasquez and Joe Vasquez all of Las Vegas, NV, and Three sisters Irene Vasquez-Melendez (Jaime Melendez) of Brush, CO, Marie Trujillo of Las Vegas, NV, and Neri Vasquez of Texas, as well as many aunts, cousins, nephews; Daniel Vasquez, Angelo Vasquez, Joshua Montez, and nieces Brittany Vasquez - Rosales ( Derek), Ivy Melendez-(Candido Pulido)  Natasha Montez, Mary Padilla,  Rosanne Padilla, Michelle Padilla, Christy Vasquez-Sandoval (Eric), Launel Vasquez, Jackie Dee Vasquez, Alicia Trujillo, Lori Trujillo, Amanda Askew, and Solange Vasquez. He had six grandchildren and  many friends including his best friend Roland Romero. Johnny was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Padilla-Vasquez, father Pedro Vasquez, sister Frances Vasquez-Moya, and brother Isadore Vasquez. Johnny will be greatly missed by all his family and friends who had the privilege of knowing him.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11:00 am  at VFW in Brush..  Music and a Luncheon were enjoyed by close friends and Family.