Monica Vasquez, 55, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at her home in the presence of her loved ones after a long battle with cancer.
Monica was born January 8, 1963 in Corpus Christi to Celestino and Elsa Benavides. She is a graduate of King High School and married her high school sweetheart, Roland Vasquez. They were happily married for 37 years and had one daughter, Krista. Monica was in banking for over 20 years and later owned and managed Bay Area Mini Storage with her husband.
Monica had a generous spirit and loving heart. Monica was a devout Catholic who loved spending time with friends and family. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband and took many trips to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska and Europe.
Monica is survived by her husband, Roland Vasquez, daughter, Krista (Zachary) Ramirez, grandson, Gavin Rhys, her parents, Celestino and Elsa Benavides and sister, Yvonne (William) Sebastian.
A Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. A Requiem Mass will be offered for Monica on Monday, April 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Seaside Memorial Park.
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