SILVIS — Jesus “Jessie” Vasquez-Sierra, the mother of Father Angel Sierra of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, passed away Feb. 25 at home surrounded by her family. She was 95 years old.

She was born Nov. 2, 1920 in Silao, GTO, Mexico, the daughter of Ignacio and Leonarda Nunez Vasquez. She married Amador T. Sierra Sr. on Sept. 28, 1940 in Silvis. He preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 1995.

She was a woman of faith, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Our Lady’s Altar Society, the Ladies Auxiliary of Foreign Wars Post 8890 and a former member of St. Monica’s Arts and Crafts. She loved her family and friends and was a good listener. She was famous for her signature potluck food “Jessie’s tostadas,” and enjoyed gardening.

She worked at the American Café, Frank’s Pizzeria, and the former Townhouse in Silvis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Amador Jr.; daughter Esperanza; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughters Veronica, Rita and Martina; sons Simon, Paul, James, Peter, Francisco V., Father Angel and Raymond; sister Andrea; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. 29 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Silvis. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in East Moline.

Schroder Mortuary in Silvis was in charge of the arrangements.