Robert A. Vasquez “Bob” , 84,

Bob grew up at 840 South Herbert. Those three numbers were more than an address to him they were part of who he was. No matter how much life changed or how much he accomplished, he never forgot those three numbers or the humble beginnings that shaped him.

The youngest of seven siblings, Bob grew up in a family that didn't have much. Nothing was handed to him. He learned early that if you wanted something in life, you worked for it. That work ethic stayed with him for the rest of his life.

One of the greatest parts of Bob's life was his wife, Edie, whom he loved dearly. Edie stood by Bob's side for more than 50 years, through the good times, the hard times, the long workdays, and all the years in between. Their life together was built on love, loyalty, family, and standing by one another. Bob's love for Edie was something those around them could see, and she remained an important part of his life and his heart throughout their many years together.

Another person held a particularly special place in Bob's heart, his twin brother, Dick. Their bond was something special. They grew up together, worked together, and built a life together. Bob loved his twin brother immensely. They were not only brothers and twins, but business partners and lifelong companions who shared a bond that few people could understand.

In 1970, Bob and Dick, created Vasquez Construction. What began with hard work, determination, and the willingness to put in long days became a family business that would become part of Tucson's story.

For more than 65 years, Bob was part of the construction of Tucson. He helped build custom homes and developments and watched the city grow and change around him. Construction wasn't simply a way to make a living; it became a part of his identity.

Some of Bob's nephews worked alongside him for more than 20 years. For them, working with Uncle Bob wasn't just a job. It was an opportunity to learn from a man who had spent his life working hard, solving problems, keeping his word, and getting the job done.

Bob wasn't flashy. He was modest and humble. He didn't need to tell people what he had accomplished. The homes he helped build, the company he helped create, and the people he worked beside told that story for him.

He came from very little and worked hard for everything he had.

And despite all those years in construction, Bob never lost his curiosity about what was being built. He loved driving around and looking at new houses and developments, seeing what was happening in Tucson and watching the city continue to grow.

Bob also knew how to enjoy the simple things in life. He was a loyal University of Arizona Wildcat fan. He loved golf, San Diego, and trips to Las Vegas. He had a serious sweet tooth and especially loved coconut pie. And anyone who knew Bob probably remembers his 1970 Lincoln Town Car another little piece of Bob that was unmistakably his.

But beneath all of those memories was a man who valued family.

Bob's life was not defined by how much money he made or what he owned. It was defined by what he built, who he worked besides, the woman who stood beside him for more than five decades, and the family he loved.

He took the lessons he learned growing up at 840 South Herbert and carried them with him for the rest of his life: work hard, stay humble, take care of your family, and never forget where you came from.

For more than six decades, Bob helped build Tucson. But his greatest legacy may be the people he built alongside him; the family members who learned from him, worked beside him, and will carry those lessons forward.

He leaves behind a lifetime of memories: Edie, the wife he loved dearly and who stood beside him for more than 50 years; his twin brother Dick, whom he loved immensely; family members and nephews who spent decades working at his side; custom homes that will stand for generations; and a part of Tucson that will always carry the fingerprints of his life's work.

Bob never needed to be the loudest person in the room. He never needed recognition. He simply went to work, took care of business, loved his family, and kept moving forward. You worked hard for everything you had. You loved Edie. You loved your twin brother. You loved your family. You helped build a family business, helped build Tucson, and left behind something that we all are proud of you for; you left behind a family, a legacy, and memories that will last generations.

Rest easy, Uncle Bob.