Cynthia Jo Vasquez, 65, of Stapleton, Nebraska, passed away March 19, 2022 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. She was born February 8, 1957, to Gilbert “Shorty” and Clara (Johanson) Page in North Platte.
Cindy grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1975. She married Larry Vasquez on August 6, 1976 in North Platte. The couple lived in numerous locations in Nebraska and Kansas, but returned to Stapleton in 1997, making it their permanent home. Cindy operated an in-home daycare and preschool for many years, teaching and caring for more than sixty children over the years. She and Larry operated CJ’s Café in Stapleton for several years serving the local senior citizens. Cindy was an avid supporter and super fan of Stapleton Public Schools, where she worked as a para, a cook and a custodian. Currently she was volunteering at the Stapleton Library helping with the remodeling of the library. She would love for everyone to visit the library, look at the changes and check out a book to take home and read. She loved working in her yard and found a new love for gardening again. She was well known for her green thumb and was always moving and changing things around the yard and her house to keep everyone on their toes. Family was the center of Cindy’s life; time well spent with her family was always cherished. She enjoyed helping neighbors and her community. Cindy held a special place in the hearts of many people that knew her. She was dearly called Cynthia Jo, Cindy, Cindo, Mom, Grandma and Miss Cindy.
Cindy is survived by her husband Larry of Stapleton; four children, Heather (Garrett) Johnson, Stapleton, Nebraska, Naomi (Brad) Layher, Stapleton, Nebraska, L.J. (Brenda Jackson) Vasquez, Gordon, Nebraska, Courtney (Skeeter) Connell, Thedford, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Alyssia (Ernest Burton) Johnson, Kyle, Texas; Saige Johnson, Cooper Layher, Shelby Layher, all of Stapleton, Nebraska, Tatum Connell and Gavin Connell, of Thedford, Nebraska; two sisters, Marrietta (Dale) Bierma and Rosalie (Bob) McClellen, of North Platte, Nebraska; father-in-law, Catalino “Cat” (Nancy) Vasquez, Sutherland, Nebraska; along with numerous other family members, friends, and her grand dogs.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Clara Page; infant sister, Shirley Page; brother, Fred Page; and mother-in-law, Louise (Bob) Houghtelling.
Cindy will continue to lend a helping hand because of her adamant passion for organ donation.
A memorial has been established in Cindy’s name. Cremation was chosen. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the Logan County Fairgrounds building in Stapleton, Nebraska with Lee Wonch speaking. Book signing will be from 9-5, Wednesday, March 30 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska.