Francisco Javier Vazquez Hernandez (Paco)

Francisco Javier Vazquez Hernandez (Paco)
Francisco Javier Vazquez Hernandez (Paco)

March 10, 1987 ~ June 11, 2021 (age 34)

Francisco Javier Vazquez Hernandez of St. Pauls, was born on March 10, 1987 to his parents Mrs. Catalina Hernandez Aguilar and Mr. Esteban Vazquez Catalan. He completed his 34-year journey and was born to eternal life on June 11, 2021. Francis was a humble and simple person always willing to help others. Francisco or known by many as PACO or FRANK participated in the football team of Red Spring High School something that fascinated him without mentioning that he enjoyed Karaoke, playing volleyball and doing all kinds of activities with his wife and children. Francisco worked as a mechanic at Mountaire Farms and Sanderson Farms. He leaves a great emptiness but very nice memories to many who came to know him. He is survived by his wife Maria C Reyes Torres and children Xavier Vazquez Reyes, Scarlett Vazquez Reyes, Evolet Vazquez Reyes and Moises Vazquez Reyes. His mother Catalina Hernandez Aguilar his father Esteban Vazquez Catalan and his sisters Blanca Yacsiry Vazquez and Daisy Vazquez.

A visitation with the family will be held Wednesday June 16, 2021 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the family home. Funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday June 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 301 Mercer Avenue, Red Springs, NC 28377. 

God did not promise days without pain, laughter without sadness or sun without rain, but he did promise strength for your day, comfort for your tears and light for your path.

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