Our beloved Rev. Father Virginio Constantino Vázquez Méndez was called to eternal rest on December 7, 2025, in Texas City, Texas at the age of 80. He was born on May 21, 1945 in Tlalixtaquilla, Guerrero México to Epifanio Vázquez and Elena Méndez.

Father Vázquez was ordained a Priest on June 10, 1973 in Chilapa, Guerrero México by Bishop Fidel Cortés in the Catedral de la Asunción de María Santísima, in Chilapa Guerrero México. He immigrated to the United States in 1974 and joined the US Army, and served as a Catholic Chaplain for 10 years. Thereafter, he worked for The Texas Department of Corrections in Huntsville, TX as a Catholic Chaplain for 14 years. Fr. Vázquez also served as a Pastor at Queen of Peace Church in Gaveston, TX. Father Vázquez dedicated his priestly life ministering to his parishioners and anyone else in need, offering comfort, counsel and prayers. He was a beacon of Christ’s love, always ready with a compassionate word and he had a way of making Scripture come to life. We are heartbroken by his loss, but find comfort knowing that he now rests in the peace of The Lord he so faithfully served.

Preceded in death by his parents Epifanio Vázquez, and Elena Méndez, his brothers Crisantos Vázquez, Pantaleón Vázquez, and his sister Micaela Vázquez.

Survived by his sisters Flavia Vázquez, Margarita Vázquez, and Rosario Vázquez, his brothers Santiago Vázquez, and Crescencio Catalino Vázquez, and also many cousins, nephews and nieces, as well as close friends.

The Family will receive friends on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10am at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main, League City, Texas 77573.  A Requiem Mass will follow at 2 p.m. at St. Pius Catholic Church, 824 Main Street in Pasadena, Texas. Immediately after the Mass, a wake will be held at Crowder Funeral Home in League City, TX.

He will be interred in Tlalixtaquilla, Guerrero, México at a later date.