Mollie Marie Vasquez

In Loving Memory of Mollie Marie Vasquez
January 7, 1950 – March 26, 2025

Mollie Marie Vasquez, 75, passed away on March 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, Willie, and their three children: William, Richard, and Angela. She was embraced by the love and open arms of her first-born daughter, Diana Vasquez Hennessey, who preceded her in death, to guide her to Heaven.

Mollie was born in Ruby, Texas, on January 7, 1950, to Francisco and Mary Ortega. She was raised alongside 13 brothers and sisters. Mollie married the love of her life, Willie Vasquez, in 1965 in Rotan, Texas, and they shared 60 years of love and adventure. Their family began with the birth of their first daughter, Diana, on September 29, 1967. They then moved to Whitefish, Montana, where they welcomed three more children: William, Richard, and Angela.

Mollie’s quiet strength, kind and warm heart, and the smile or hug she always had ready made her an unforgettable presence in the lives of all who knew her. Her unwavering, unconditional love will be greatly missed by everyone she met. Mollie was the absolute center of her family, which included children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was incredibly proud of her family and worked tirelessly to provide everything she could for them. Mollie and Willie attended every sport, concert, or event to support and encourage their grandchildren. She was always excited to bring the family together and create memories and home cooked meals.

Mollie is predeceased by her daughter, Diana, and Diana’s husband, Shawn Hennessey. She is also preceded in death by her siblings Frank, Juanita, Tino, Pete, Steve, Tony, Johnny, and her parents, Mary and Francisco Ortega.

She is survived by her husband, Willie, and their three children: William (fiancée Christina), Richard (wife Kelly), and Angela (husband Kevin). Mollie is also survived by her brothers: Joe, Ray, and Matt; her sisters: Mary and Josie; 18 grandchildren: Chans, Tristin, Gage, Diana, Isaiah, Olivia, Trae, Tilynne, Teegan, Eric, Maria, Kortney, Casey, Makayla, Colin, Isabel, Mya, and Reid; 8 great-grandchildren: Sturling, Rhori, Ripley, Arianna, Anthony, Banks, Nash, and Conri.

In her final moments, Mollie told her children to “Be Positive and Believe.” Her last wish was for Willie and the family to stay together and make everlasting memories until they meet again.

Her husband Willie Vasquez invites family and friends to celebrate Mollie’s life at the Darlington Funeral Home on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm for a Catholic Rosary.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm at St. Charles Borromeo in Whitefish.

Burial will follow at 3:30 pm at Glacier Memorial Gardens in Kalispell.

Celebration of life information will be shared at service.

All flowers, and donations may be sent to Darlington Funeral Home.

The family will be taken care of by Darlington Funeral Home.

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