Luciano “Chano” Vega, Sr. passed away June 5, 2010 with his family by his side. He was 77.

Luciano was born December 13, 1932 in Sinton, Texas to Saturnino and Guadalupe Vasquez Vega. He was a lifelong resident of Sinton, Texas. Luciano was a retired backhoe operator formerly employed by G & S Materials of Rockport, Texas.

Survivors include his wife Rosita Vega of Sinton, TX, five sons: Rolando B. Vega of Sinton, TX, Juan B. (Janie) Vega of Lubbock, TX, Luciano Vega, Jr. of Aransas Pass, TX, Henry (Laura) Vega of Stamford, TX and Wally Vega of Austin, TX; two daughters: Mary Louise (Pascual) Martinez of Sinton, TX and Rosie (David) Garza of Lubbock, TX; two brothers: Juan V. Vega and Joe Vega, both of San Angelo, TX; five sisters: Antonia Murillo of Lubbock, TX, Lucinda V. Perez of Louise, TX, Estefana Gomez of Sinton, TX, Mary Gomez of McKinney, TX and Gloria Martinez of Houston, TX; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death are his parents; a son Gilbert Vega; two sisters: Leonarda V. Hernandez and Anita V. Flores.

Visitation began Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at 11:00 AM. A rosary was held the same evening, 7:00 PM, at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton, Texas. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 10:00 AM, at Sacred Heart Church, Sinton, Texas with Father Paul Rajareegam as celebrant. Burial will be Friday, June 11, 2010, 10:00 AM, at Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton, Texas.

Services entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton, Texas.