David S. Vargas, 74, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in New Mexico. David was born in Carrizo Springs, Texas on December 31, 1947, the son of Francisco and Natividad (Nee: Martinez) Vargas. David served in the United States Army and served in Vietnam, and was awarded the National Defense Services Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device. In 2007, while attending Northern New Mexico College David made the Dean’s list. He loved his sports, especially golfing and being outdoors. He enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Packers. David enjoyed cooking and thought of it as an artform, as he loved working and building things out of wood, he would always say with passion “a good piece of woodworking, made you want to touch it”. His appreciation for sculptural art spanned across many cultures. He also had a great fascination and admiration for Native American and Mexican arts and culture, He enjoyed listening to a variety of music from R & B, soul, Mexican, blues and jazz. David was a selfless family man and will be deeply missed by his mother Natividad and his son David (Jessica) Vargas, daughters, Victoria (Daryle) Vargas, Vanessa Vargas and Fran Brinkman. He will also be missed by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Andy Meissner, Carl Vargas, Joshua Vargas, Antonio Vargas, Isiah Vargas, Chelsea Decker, Jude Nichols, Carter Meissner, Haley Thuringer and Stacee Thuringer. He will also be missed by his siblings, Francisco Vargas, Hope (Ramiro) Moreno, Sara (Pete) Espinoza, Jaime Vargas, Gerado (Rosa) Vargas, Angelica (Armando) Rodriguez, Victor Vargas, Vydal (Beth Brown) Vargas, George (Laurie) Vargas and Martin Vargas. He is also survived by his two uncles and aunts Ramon (Juanita) Martinez and Augustine (Pilar) Martinez as well as many nieces, nephew, relatives and friends. David was preceded in death by his father Francisco Vargas, nieces Angela Vargas and Natalie Marie Rodriguez and great-grandniece Natalie Moreno. A Mass of Christian Burial for David will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at St. Richard’s Catholic Church, 1503 Grand Avenue, Racine at 1:00 P.M. The family will receive guests at St. Richards Catholic Church on Friday, November 4, 2022 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Old Holy Cross Cemetery.
David Vargas
Our condolences to the Vargas family sending prayers
Roy and Gloria Villarreal
Thinking of you all.
Dear David,
I was stunned and heartbroken to recently come across your obituary from the fall of last year. It sounds as though you were living an authentic, fulfilling life in New Mexico – one that generously fed your spirit and perhaps suited you perfectly. Kudos on the Dean’s List, by the way; I’m proud of you!
I wish peace and prayers for your family. From my own recent losses, I recognize and appreciate that when news of your passing came, your loved ones were devastated and now they sorely miss your presence. You were a natural leader and teacher – a pivotal link and source of strength for your parents, siblings, children, extended family, and friends. For the few of your relations who I did meet, their love and loyalty to you were clearly visible.
Though grieving now and perhaps wrapped in sadness, your loved ones know that they are truly fortunate though, and are blessed to hold in their hearts many fond memories of you, and with you. I promise – they will find comfort simply in knowing how much you loved and supported each and every one of them, too. David, your heart, with its capacity to love, was huge.
Now a year later, their tears may be easing; their hearts beginning to heal. They may find solace in knowing that even now, it’s likely that they still have a fierce advocate in you – knowing you as I did, you’ve found a way to keep up your vigil, and are watching over them right now – and no doubt will continue to do so. Take care of them; I know you will. And they will take care of each other.
For me, it’s difficult and painful to realize that your smile is now invisible, and your laughter has been silenced, but trust me, David – you will never be forgotten.
Rest well, beautiful soul – you have earned eternal peace.
Joan
12/8/23