Pedro (Pete) Vasquez, 89, of Balmorhea, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 13th at Odessa Medical Center, surrounded by family. He was born on December 12, 1936 in (Brogado) Balmorhea, Texas to Pedro and Rafaela Vasquez.

He married his wife Socorro in November 1961. They shared 64 years of marriage. Together they raised one daughter.

Pedro spent his working years ranching & farming. Those who knew him best remember him most for his kindness and funny humor.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Rafaela Vasquez, his brothers, Juan, Genaro, Apolonio, Onesimo, Presiliano, Ricardo and Frank, his sisters, Natividad and Valvina Mata. His wife Socorro Vasquez, in June 2026.

Pedro is survived by his daughter, Florinda Madrid and son in law Joel Madrid, two grandsons, Liberty Ray Wofford (spouse Valerie) and Joel (Bubba) Madrid II (spouse Giselle); great grandchildren, Justice, Lynnley, Laylynn Wofford, Zanayah and Mikhail Madrid all of Balmorhea, Texas.

He is also survived by his sister, Victoria Ramirez (spouse Herminio) from Pecos, Texas. Various nieces and nephews.

Pedro is survived by his beloved dog, Tito, who brought immense joy and companionship to his life. Tito will continue to be loved and cared for by Bubba and his family.

A rosary will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday September 23rd and the funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Christ The King Church in Balmorhea, Texas.

Pedro will be laid to rest through the process of cremation at the Balmorhea Cemetary.

Pedro lovingly called “Welo” by his grandkids, will be deeply missed and remembered with great love by his family.