Richard Joseph Vasquez was born December 14, 1978 in Far Rockaway, New York. He passed away of Cancer at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri February 16, 2021.
He was raised in New York and moved to Missouri in1989. He graduated from high school in Weaubleau, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Stacy Siereks in August of 2003. This union was blessed with two children, Hunter Joseph and Kimber-Lynn Hope along with two step sons, Travis and Austin Butler.
Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine. He is survived by his wife Stacy, of the home; four children, Travis, Austin, Hunter and Kimber-Lynn; daughter-in-law, Kristin Butler; two granddaughters, Daisy and Alaina; sister, Kimberly Newhouse of Strafford, Virginia; aunts Rheva Jane Welpman of Quincy, Missouri, Carol Gramse and husband Theodore of Huntington Station, New York; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rick and Debbie Faulkner of Osceola, Missouri; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ricky and Alicia Faulkner; brother-in-law Steve Faulkner of Osceola, Missouri; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Gabby and Johnnie Bray of Quincy, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, cousins and lots of friends.
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Ethan Hodskins says
March 3, 2021 at 2:12 pmI’ve been a gaming buddy of Richard’s since 2014 and while It may sound crazy to some, he became one of my closest friends. We spent countless hours giving each other grief and laughing at the other’s expense, talking about guns, our families and our futures. I had actually sent him a picture of my new rifle when he broke the news to me. I wished him well, tried to make him laugh to boosts his spirits, and hoped for a speedy recover. About a week ago, I sent him a text to check up on him. I fully expected some good news and If I was lucky, a hollow insult to reaffirm the positivity. After a day or two passed without a reply, I became worried, but remained optimistic. Receiving the news this morning hit me like a ton of bricks. It all happened so fast, too fast. Even knowing the circumstances, I never expected this. I’m going to miss Richard, more than he probably knew. My heart goes out to his family and friends. He was a great man and the world was a better place with him in it.