Kingsville – Israel “Rile” Vasquez passed away peacefully March 29, 2025 after a short illness with his loving family at his side. He was 72.

Rile was born July 26, 1952 in Kingsville, Texas to Rosa (Moreno) and Estanislado Vasquez. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsville and had worked as a Welder for many years. Rile was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will missed by everyone who knew him.

Preceding in death are his beloved wife: Maria Guadalupe Salinas Vasquez; his parents: Estanislado and Rosa Vasquez; siblings: Rosa Benitez, Consuelo Benitez, Estanislado Vasquez, Jr, Beatriz Saldana and Rosario Cantu.

Survivors include his sons: Israel Vasquez, Jr. from Kingsville, Texas; Jose Gabriel Vasquez from Falfurrias, Texas; Benjamin Vasquez from Alice, Texas; daughters: Maria Teresa League (Steven) from Fredericksburg, Virginia; Amanda Vasquez-Mashburn from Kingsville, Texas; Mary Elizabeth Vasquez (Wayne Magill) from Austin, Texas; 6 grandchildren: Gavin Dismukes, Adam Vasquez, Daniel Ramos, III, Jaxon Mashburn, Jeremy Vasquez and Nicole Vasquez; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family; and his beloved fur baby: Bronson.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home, 230 E. Ella Ave, Kingsville, Texas. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held the same evening, 6:30 PM at the funeral home. A prayer service will follow the rosary.  The Funeral Service will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025, 10:00 AM at Central Baptist Church, 901 E. Henrietta, Kingsville, Texas with Pastor Torres officiating. Burial will follow in Santa Gertrudis Memorial Cemetery, Kingsville, Texas.

Guestbook available online at www.resthavenfunerals.com

Arrangements and care entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.