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Obituary for VARGAS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday March 22, 2010

Refugio "Rey" Vargas, 66, passed away on March 16, 2010. Born June 19, 1943 to Frances and Refugio Vargas in San Diego, California. Rey is survived by his wife of five years Frances Vargas; children, Julian Vargas, Yvette ( Jose) Aguilar, Rayette Vargas, Anna (Vince) Yadao, Marie Ramirez, Antoinette (Keith) Green, Susan Vargas (Adan Rojas), Cyndi (Jose) Bustillos, Selina Vargas, Phyllis (Frank) Tapia; 27 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Luga Rhodes and Mary Lou Sandoval. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Frances Vargas; great-grandson Johnny Joe Archuleta Jr. Rey was a life long resident of Albuquerque and a long time sponsor of AA, sponsoring many who needed help and often sponsored those imprisoned. He was also a member of San Jose Catholic Church, where he was a lector. Rey enjoyed calligraphy, visiting car shows, riding his Harley and attending concerts. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Rosary Service will be Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., all at San Jose Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109


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