Dora Vasquez

Dora C. Vasquez, aged 73, passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long illness. Dora was born December 9, 1950, in Austin, Texas to Joe and Julia Cedillo. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Q. Cedillo, and her sister, Yolanda. Dora is survived by her husband, Ricardo Vasquez; her children, Monique, Ricardo and Juan; her granddaughter, Estrella Mia; and bonus sons, Jamie Hardwick and Leonardo Garcia. Dora is also survived by her mother, Julia R. Cedillo; mother-in-law, Petra Vasquez; her beloved siblings, Jane Delgado, Josie Cedillo-Guillen (Reyes), Kathy Cedillo-Ysasi (Raúl), Carmen Cedillo, Joe Cedillo, Louisa Cedillo; and her Vásquez in-laws as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Dora was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church and attended elementary school there too. She completed her Cursillo and the religious experience guided her daily living and interactions with everyone. Dora was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and attended Grand Rapids Community College. Dora was proud of her 30 plus years of service to the students, families, and colleagues of Grand Rapids Public Schools. She touched the lives of many and was admired and loved by all. Dora had an infectious smile and contagious laugh. She was strong in her faith and possessed a gentle soul that always sought to seek the best in people. She enjoyed going to church with her mother, Saturday night Mexican bingo and fellowship with her sisters, and listening to music especially whenever her son and the Vasquez played. She was their biggest fan. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 101 Hall St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49507 with Fr. Ted Kozlowski as celebrant. She will repose one hour before the mass. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 5-8 pm, with the Rosary at 7:30 pm at MKD Funeral Home, 3131 S. Division Ave Wyoming, MI. The Vasquez family would like to thank family and friends for their care and support during this difficult time. We will be forever grateful. Please submit a favorite memory, photo, or sign the guestbook online.