Joan Ellen Vasquez Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joan Ellen Vasquez (Dothan, Alabama), who passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jack Satkowitz and Florence Alpert; and her brother Scott Sands. She is survived by: her husband Leon Anthony Vasquez (Tony); her sons, Ryan Vasquez and Alex Vasquez; her stepchildren, Brian Lapham and Barbara Jacobs; her grandchildren, Maddy Vasquez, Alana Vasquez, Carly Lapham, Clayton Lapham, Brandon Jacobs and Billy Jacobs; her great grandchild Zeppelin Jacobs; her sister Peggy Veiga; her nieces, Julie Veiga and Debbie Cohen; her nephew Eric Veiga; her brother Orin Sands; her nephews, Jesse and Noah Sands; and her niece Samantha Sands.