Linda R. Vasquez

Linda R. Vasquez, 66, of Hampshire, passed away Jan. 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 14, 1957, in Chicago, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Zaragoza) Vasquez. Linda grew up in Streamwood and moved to Hampshire in 1996 where she first worked as a quality control secretary at Lunt Manufacturing and became Hampshire’s village clerk for the terms of three village presidents, Bill Schmidt, Jeff Magnussen, and Mike Reid, Jr. For three years, Linda attended Illinois Municipal League classes and earned her certification as a Registered Municipal Clerk. During her years of service to the Village of Hampshire, Linda has been a mentor to all who needed guidance and support in becoming more effective at their jobs. She was a party planner at heart and planned several events and celebrations over the years. Linda’s innovations included the decorating of State Street for Halloween, Christmas, and most recently the Snowflakes that adorn downtown Hampshire during the holiday season. She was named “Grand Marshall” of the 2023 Coon Creek parade honoring her for her years of involvement. Linda retired Sep. 30, 2023, after 22 years of dedicated service. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. She will be deeply missed by all. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Sophia Kamran (husband, Chris Capuano); grandson, Peter Capuano; father, Peter Vasquez; her siblings, Anne (Al) Mendoza, Robert (Gloria) Vasquez, Debbie (Martin) Dwyer; loving canine companion, Tanner. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary. A Memorial visitation will take place on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, from 11 am until the 2 pm service at Fredrick Funeral Home, 284 Park St. in Hampshire. For those attending, her wishes were vibrant and cheerful attire to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation in Linda’s name to: American Cancer Society (https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=12497) or the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation (https://www.iggyrescue.com/html/donate/financial_contributions/online_donations.shtml).

Linda R. Vasquez

May 14, 1957 - January 28, 2024