Robert Vargas Sr.

Robert Vargas Sr, 82, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 surrounded by his wife, children & grandsons who loved him very much. Robert was born June 7, 1939 in San Benito, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe Vargas & Maria Vargas.

Robert (Dad, Grandpa) was a United States Navy Veteran. He served honorably and proudly from December 7, 1956 to June 7, 1960. Within that time frame Robert served alongside his brother, Louis Vargas on board the destroyer USS Prichett. Our dad was so proud of being in the Navy that he showed anyone that entered his home (nurses, doctors, grandkids, visitors, etc.) pictures of he and his brother and the ship they served on. These pictures always hung behind his favorite chair.

As you can see in many of our photos, dad used to love Schitz Beer but in 2010 after a hospital stay he totally gave up drinking. He loved McDonald's hamburgers (Double cheeseburger, no pickles, no onions.) He loved mexican sweet bread, ice cream & Frosted Flakes. One of his favorite sayings was "might as well"! Mom & dad would sit in the car and people watch at Studewood Park after their daily store outings. We named their hangout (Lover's Lane). Dad was not a church going man but he believed in God and faithfully gave my mom church offering on Sundays. Dad had a mean streak at times but nothing our family couldn't handle. We loved that man so much! It's hard walking into their home and not seeing him but we know that he is in a better place with no more pain & suffering. Please keep our family in your prayers.

Robert Vargas Sr. is survived by his wife of 59 years: Maria (Lupe) Vargas or as dad called her (Shorty).

Daughters: Marian Miranda, Anna Montiel & Frank Montiel;

Sons: Michael Vargas, Robert Vargas Jr. & Christine Castillo;

Grandchildren: Christopher Miranda & Karina Rosales, Andrew Miranda & Marissa Miranda,

Amy Acuna & Joel Acuna, Karissa Ramon & Derek Shaw, Aharon Vargas, Jereme Martinez & Rickie Trejo, Melanie Vargas, Robert Lopez & Stephanie Lopez, preceded in death by: Jessica Marie Ramon;

Great grandchildren: Mason, Jazel, Aniyah, Evan, Mayvis, Elias, Jessyiah, Xavier, Anthony, Anna,

Dominick, Abigail, Aubrey, Lilly, Jaxon, Steven, Zariya, Rylen, Lucas, Adelyn;

Siblings: Louis Vargas (Angie Vargas), Alice Reyes (Fred Reyes), Janie Robbins (Steven Robbins), Julia Robbins & Phil Robbins, Naomi Leal & Manuel Leal, Rosalinda Vega & Bobby Ragusin

Pallbearers: Michael Vargas, Robert Vargas Jr., Christopher Miranda, Andrew Miranda, Robert Lopez & Frank Montiel

Friends & family are invited to a celebration of life reception immediately following service:

D'Garza Hall

12084 Veterans Memorial

Houston, TX 77067

2:30-5:30pm

Anna 281-216-9160 Marian 713-409-6581