ALMA H VASQUEZ

Alma H. Vasquez, 91, passed away at home on March 8th, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 30, 1935, in Los Angeles, CA.  Alma lived a life filled with kindness, laughter, and love of family. She was the second youngest of ten children born to Luz and Maria Hernandez. Alma spent her childhood in LA and graduated from Garfield High School in 1954. She met her husband, Carlos, at an Elks Lodge dance in Tulare, which “crazy Aunt Gloria” convinced her to attend. They were married for 62 years before Charlie’s passing in 2024. 

Alma had a quiet way of commanding the room with her truly selfless heart, her soft smile and ability to passionately retell stories of her childhood that would draw all near. She loved to throw parties and was happiest when her home was filled with laughter and the chatter of family and friends. Alma didn’t need much of an excuse to make desserts for her guests. Sweets were her weakness and almost every evening ended with ice cream or some other sweet treat before bed. 

Alma and Charlie built a life in Tulare and together raised 5 children. She was a devoted mother not only to her 5 children, but to all who entered her home. The house was never too small to accommodate guests, nor the teenage friends her kids had over. She endearingly referred to these friends as “mija” or “mijo”- which the kids loved; but she later admitted to us it was because she couldn’t always remember their names with so many kids in the house! 

Alma was a devoted mother, a dedicated grandmother and a beloved friend. She never missed an opportunity to celebrate milestones or create special memories together. She went so far as to fly to LA for a Grandparents’ Tea fearing her 5-year-old granddaughter would be the only one there without a grandparent- and that would not happen on her watch!  She also loved traveling the world, taking treasured trips with her family and friends to places such as China, Australia, Italy, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, and many other US states. 

Aside from her job as a wife and mom, she was room mom and PTA president at Kohn School for several years and later became the crossing guard there. She worked at Dr. Leatherman Chiropractic for many years before retiring. 

Alma is reunited in Heaven with her parents, Luz and Maria Hernandez; her husband, Carlos Vasquez, and her daughter, Carla Alves. Left to carry on her legacy of love and family are her children, Ron, Carleen, Charles and Chris Vasquez. She is also loved by 2 sons in law- Danny Alves and Ariel Celestino, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 23rd from 4- 7pm at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel with the rosary being prayed at 6pm. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 24th at 10am at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at the Tulare Cemetery on Kern Street. 

Alma will be remembered for her kindness, humility and deep joy for life. May we continue to live life as joyfully and faithfully as she did.