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Gilbert N. Vasquez III, 44, entered into rest on September 17, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1979 in Laredo, Texas to Gilberto and Marielena Vasquez. Gilbert was diagnosed with Werdnig Hoffman disease, a form of spinal muscular atrophy at the age of 1, and despite his limitations, he went on to graduate from Business Career High School. After high school he earned a Bachelors in Business Administration with double major in corporate financial management and risk management, Masters in Business Administration with a specialization in investment analysis and Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University. Prior to returning to law school, he worked for 10 years in the banking industry as a lead analyst. In 2013, he decided to give law school a try and with the family’s blessing and support, he was accepted. While attending law school, he was a member of the schools prestigious National team. Gilbert represented St. Mary’s in Negotiation and Mediation competitions around the country. He was a regional finalist for negotiations and regional champion and national championship finalist in mediation. He also worked as a student attorney at the St. Mary’s Center for Legal and Social Justice Consumer Portection clinic. In addition to being an attorney, he was a court certified mediator and family law mediator. He also served as an adjunct professor of negotiation and mediation at St. Mary’s University School of Law. Gilbert worked hard but also knew how to enjoy life to its fullest. He was an avid sports fan. There wasn’t a sport he didn’t like but he was especially a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs and the Boston Red Sox. He had an opportunity to attend Super Bowl XLV, a World Series and an NBA Championship, Wrestlemania XXV, and countless other sporting events such as boxing, hockey, and soccer. The only thing more important than sports was his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with friends playing fantasy football, poker, board games, and attending concerts with the most recent being Karol G. He always looked forward to the annual family guy’s weekend where many memories were made and will forever be cherished by those in attendance. Gilbert is survived by his parents, Gilberto and Marielena Vasquez; sister Liza M. (Jerry C.) Pesina; nieces Emilee Elayne and Celina Denise (his pride and joy); partner Janet Gama; his childhood friend Joel Rocha; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. You left us too soon but your memory and legacy will forever live on in everyone whose life you touched. Visitation will be held at Mission Park Medical Center 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church . Interment in Resurrection at Cordi - Marian Cemetery. Reception will follow graveside service at St. Luke Parish Center.

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Gilbert N. Vasquez

September 14, 1979 - September 17, 2023