Gerald Lee (Jerry) Vasquez was born May 12, 1952 to Joe and Jennie Vasquez in Trinidad, Colorado.

Jerry attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and graduated from high school in 1970.

Jerry was a self taught portrait and commercial artist, a talented musician on guitar and harmonica and a strong disciple of Christ.

He passed away on March 10, 2022 in Rocky Ford, Colorado after a lengthy illness.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Albert, sister Anita Lujan, sisters-in-law Esther Vasquez and Jo Ann Vasquez and his wife Frances .

Survived by his brothers Joseph, David and wife Karyl, Bernard and wife Pennie and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on July 15, 2022 at 2pm at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery, 2366 East Main St.