Pedro Lara Vasquez Sr., 72, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2026, in Odessa, Texas.

Pete was born in Pecos on August 24, 1954, to Nieves and Ramona Vasquez. He attended Pecos High School. In 1970, he married the love of his life, Elma Nichols Vasquez, and they made their home in Pecos.

Over the years, Pete worked in seismography, as a janitor at Zavala Middle School, and for the Town of Pecos City. He was known for his artistic talents, including wood burning, drawing, and painting. He also enjoyed fishing, scratching lottery tickets, listening to music, and watching his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys.

Pete was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elma Nichols Vasquez; his parents, Nieves Jaquez Vasquez and Ramona Rede Lara Vasquez; and his twin brother, Robert Vasquez, all of Pecos.

He is survived by his children, Alexis Vasquez (Cory), Pedro Vasquez Jr. (Jennifer), and Alexandra Vasquez; his siblings, Jessie Ramirez (Alfred), Virginia Barraza, and Diane Juarez (Jose); ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

**Pallbearers** will be Enrique Domiguez, Paul Natividad, Pedro Vasquez Jr., Alvaro Jay Hinojos, Cory Mata, Joshua Fuentez Jr., Harvey Josiah Fuentez, and Joseph Loa.

**Honorary pallbearers** will be Isaiah Mata, Nieves Vasquez, Robert Vasquez, Alvaro Hinojos Jr., and Abran Hinojos.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Pecos Funeral Home from 9:00AM to 9:00PM with a rosary to be held at 7:00PM. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church in Pecos, Texas at 10:00AM with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Pecos, Texas.