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David Vargas Obituary
A memorial gathering was at 4 p.m. Monday at O'Malley's on the Green.
David was born March 2, 1954, in Oakland, Calif., to Manuel and Elisia Vargas. David served his country admirably in Vietnam.
Twenty years ago, he moved to Anchorage, where he worked as an electrical manufacturers representative.
Some of David's hobbies included golf, riding motorcycles, scuba diving and travel.
"Dave's family was the most important thing in his life," his family said. "His grandchildren were the apples of his eye. Dave made the most of every day of his life."
David is survived by his wife, Kelly Grawunder; sons, Shane Vargas, Gil and Greg Grawunder; daughters-in-law, Tiffany Vargas, Kelly Grawunder and Jodi Grawunder; sisters, Maxine Crow and Pricilla Dutra; brother, Edward Vargas; his grandchildren, Mckayla , Zoey, Lola and Aniya Vargas, Reilly Grawunder, Haley and Hunter Grawunder; and his sisters and brothers-in-law, mother and father-in-law, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elisia Bush; and son, Jerry Vargas.
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Paul Holley
September 29, 2010
Kelly Jelly,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. God bless you and your family. I enjoyed meeting Dave and spending time with the two of you at the cabin.
My condolences to you and the entire family.
September 29, 2010
My condolences to the family of David Vargas and take comfort in knowning that he is no longer in pain (Ecclesiastes 9:5,6) You are in my prayers
Joe & Lonnie Logan
September 27, 2010
We will miss you Dave and will always remember the times we shared around the campfire. Be strong in knowing he would not want us to spend much time in saddness, but instead spend good times with friends and/or family around the campfire...with limes in your beer. Kelly and family our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tara VanOrsdal
September 27, 2010
Dave put up a good fight, I am sorry it had to end. My thoughts are with you Kelly and the rest of the family, I am available whenever you need anything. Tara VanOrsdal
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Grawunders
September 27, 2010
Papa and Bean
Grawunders
September 27, 2010
Grawunders
September 27, 2010
You will always be our best friend and an amazing Papa. We miss and love you so much.
Always in our hearts,
Gil, Kelly, and Bean
Roberta
September 25, 2010
I only met David from time to time in the past.To the current and past Vargas's families I am sadden to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Dana Pula
September 25, 2010
Dave was a Lug Nut and luckily for me I had the pleasure of his company over cold beers and a good cigars. I will hold on to the fond memories of him forever.
Jodie Clarke
September 25, 2010
Kelly and family: I am so sorry to hear that Dave lost his battle w/cancer as I know he dealt with it for a long time. My friendship with him goes back a number of years. He was a great guy and there are many of us who will share in your loss.
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