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Lena Vargas Obituary
LENA BESSETTE VARGAS
On Wednesday, August 17, 2011, of Garrett Park, MD. Beloved wife of Jose Emillio Vargas; mother of Jose E. II, Maria del Carmen, Juan Ramon, Vicente Andres and Yolanda Teresa; sister of Dona Bessette and Aline Moore; sister-in-law of Ronald Ferland. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Providence Hospital Health Foundation, attn: Phil Mazzara, 1150 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Catriona Morrison
August 22, 2011
I have such fond memories of your mother. She was my second mom growing up and I think of our moms taking us to nursery school, McDonald's, Gino's, gymnastics, etc. I remember her also as one of the first "supermoms," nurse by night, pancake maker extraordinaire by day. And always use REAL maple syrup from Vermont! My thoughts are with you and your family. I love you, Yogi. Catriona
Peter and Kathy Benjamin
August 21, 2011
It always seemed that Lena and Jose were two sides of the same coin...there for one another in all ways. Our thoughts are with our neighbor Jose and his family at this difficult time.
Jill Marsteller
August 21, 2011
We are so sad to hear of the loss of our neighbor, Lena Vargas. We always enjoyed talking to her and admired her work at the hospital. We send our love and sympathy to Jose and their entire family in this sad time.
August 21, 2011
I was so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. It was always so uplifting when your mom and dad would visit the Guay family. They were always there for my mom, thick and thin, and again with my dad. Your mom, who'd always ask me to call her Lee after I'd say, "Hey Mrs. Vargas," would update us on what's up in Garrett Park, and she loved to offer updates of you all. She'd always encourage me to speak some French and she didn't mind my odd French accent. -- tommy guay
Lou & Liz Corvo
August 19, 2011
Our sincere sympathy to Dona and Pat Bessette on the loss of his sister and to the Vargas Family.
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