Joe Vargas

Great coach and person. Thanks for the anniversary reminder.

Thanks, Coach Vargas. It was an honor playing for you at Pinole Valley. Class of '75.

Joe and I were on the RUHS football team back in 1936. His wife Emily and I were classmates. I hadn't seen Joe since our football team held its 50th reunion about 26 years ago and I had lost track of his whereabouts. I send my sympathy and best wishes to Emily and family and want them to know I share their loss.I will remember the friendshp we shared so many years ago. Ed Johannessen

To Joe,You have honored your God,your country,your family and your friends.May you eternally rest in peace in God's arms. Jim Mansinne, Grass Valley, Ca.

Ooach Joe Vargas was loved and respected by his sophomore football team at ECHS in 1965. I particularly appreciate that he'd take us on a quiet, inspirational tour of the campus after practice on the day preceding a game. I'm not sure that today's students would respond to something so traditional and sentimental, but it did help cultivate our respect for the school, helped establish our identities as students, athletes and a team, and concentrate on the next day's mission.

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Uncle Joe , Hope You and my Dad continue your friendship in Heaven, Davey

God bless you Joe and thanks for everything you taught me at RUHS.
John Mapelli (Fremont,Ca.)

To my coach JOE VARGAS.
May the lord bless you and keep you; May the lord make his face shine upon you; and be gracious unto you; May the lord lift his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
May shirley goodnest and MERCY be with you today and ALWAY!S.