EMILIO G. VEGA SR.

Emilio Vega, 56, of San Angelo, died Saturday April 25, 2009 in Springfield, Mo. Family visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM starting on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Friday, May 1,2009 at the Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Mary Martinez of Templo Casa De Mi Padre in San Angelo, officiating. Following services, Mr. Vega will be cremated and a private family burial of his ashes will be at a later date. Emilio was born in Los Angeles California on February 25, 1953 to Emilio and Evangelina Vega. Emilio worked as a butcher and carpenter for many years. He spent most of his adult life in California moving to San Angelo in 1990. Emilio successfully owned and operated a car audio business and a carburetor repair shop. Emilio met his wife Dianne at age eighteen and committed his life to making her happy and spoiling her. Emilio married his wife, Dianne Reyes in December 11, 1972. Emilio and his wife spent a wonderful 36 years together, making the most of every day. Emilio and Dianne are true testament to what love is and what it should be. Emilio did not just marry into his wife'™s family but became a very special part of it. He was dearly loved by his mother in law who considered him a son & by his sister in-laws who loved him like a brother. Emilio was a devoted father and husband, committed to the success of his family. He was always putting his family first and helping others in any way possible. The family enjoyed hunting, restoring and rebuilding cars. Emilio spent many nights and weekends racing cars out at the track with his sons. He was a great father, and an even better grandfather. His presence will be greatly missed, but he will be remembered forever & his legacy of family first will live on through his wife, children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a very special grandmother Jobita Reyes Survivors include his wife, Dianne Vega; sons; Emilio Vega Jr & wife Andrea, Michael Vega and wife Amber, all of San Angelo; son Andy Vega and wife Mary, of Miles, TX; a daughter Cynthia Bart and husband Richard, of San Angelo. He is also survived thirteen grandchildren; Kristen, Richie 3rd, Mikey Jr. , Anyssa, Andy Jr. , Joesi, Ariel, Jacob, Whyatt, Mia, Emilio 4th, Emmalee & Jordin; Brothers; Arturo Guizar , Javier Vega, Jesus Vega, Mario Vega; Sisters; Martha Martinez, Evangelina Godines, Maria Ellena Nunez all from Southern California and numerous nieces and nephews. 'œCause dad'™s cool'�