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for Steven Vargas
Pamela Vargas
January 12, 2009
Debbie, Jessica, Aaron, Lindsey,
Wish I could be there with you as you were for Chris & I when Billy's 1st year arrived. I remember the open arms on the busy 4th of July and yet you took the time for us. Steve was always the brother I never had, and a great uncle to Chris. Hewill always be loved and carried in our hearts forever.
Louise Ramos
January 12, 2009
A year has come and gone since Steves death. How quickly time goes by. May the family replace the sadness of grief to the many wonderful memories of Steve. Deb you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers and I am here for you always.....
Love you,
Louise Ramos
ROSIE MCILVAIN (ROSA GASTELLU)
January 28, 2008
HOW CAN MY UNCLE STEVE EVER BE FORGOTTEN. FROM HIS UNFORGETABLE LAUGH, TO HIS WARM PAPA BEAR HUGS. THE LAST TIME I SAW MY UNCLE WAS WHEN HE CAME DOWN TO LA TO VISIT US WITH MY UNCLE VINCENT. I WAS HAVING A REALLY BAD MORNING WHEN I HEARD A KNOCK ON THE DOOR. I PEEKED AROUND THE CORNER AND SAW THIS MAN STANDING AT MY DOOR. AS I WALKED CLOSER IT WAS MY UNCLE STEVE YELLING THROUGH THE SCREEN DOOR, "HURRY UP AND OPEN THE DOOR, IT'S COLD OUT HERE". I OPENED THE DOOR WITH A SIGH OF RELIEF. WITH A BIG HUGE AND KISS, I FELT BETTER ALREADY. WE SAT AND TALKED FOR A GOOD HALF HOUR. HE GAVE ME REALLY GOOD ADVISE ABOUT ALL MY PROBLEMS. HE WAS REALLY GOOD AT THAT. I WILL NEVER FORGET. AND WHEN WE WERE ALL FINSHED TALKING, HE ASKED ME TO RUB HIS BACK. AS HE ALWAYS DID. UNCLE, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES. YOU WILL NOT ONLY BE MISSED BY ME, BUT BY MY HUSBAND WHO LOVED GIVING YOU A HARD TIME ABOUT YOUR RADIERS. AND MY TWO CHILDREN ETHAN AND ADAM. MY UNCLE HAS TOUCH SO MANY HEARTS AND WILL COUNTINE TO DO SO UP IN HEAVEN. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
P.S. I WILL ENJOY AN IN-N-OUT DOUBLE-DOUBLE WITH EXTRA PICKEL JUST FOR YOU.
Akemi Robinson
January 27, 2008
Uncle Steve,
My husband and I are grateful for all the times you would drop on by and always give us great advise on how to fix up our house. You will be missed! Auntie Debbie and family know that you are in our hearts and thoughts during this difficult time. Also, the service held could not have been more beautiful. With all our love to you all.
Joseph Bodnar
January 24, 2008
Dear Debbie, Aaron,Jessica, Lindsey & respective family's,
I did not read about Steve's passing until the day after his services were held.
Had I known, I would have attended his memorial service held at Cornerstone.
Although I did not know Steve that well, I did have quite a few conversations with him, while attending my duties as a crossing guard across from your home. One day it was so hot, Steve brought me a large umbrella to keep me a little cooler.
It was deeds like this that separated Steve from his fellow man.
Also liked to watch him when he took his bike for a little ride.
I was forced to retire ( due to a bad fall ) but want you to please accept my condolences.
God bless you all,
Joseph "Joe" Bodnar
Livermore
Tony Koopen
January 24, 2008
Deb and family,
Steve was one awesome person. he was loving, honest, and playful. He would go out of his way for anyone. I really got to know him with his visits to Texas, and my visits to california. Steve you will be missed here on earth, but i will see you and billy at the pearly gates.
Tony and Christina Koopen
Christopher Vargas
January 23, 2008
I remember how my uncle was always the life of the party. Anytime you were around him you had fun. I will remember him for being a good role model. He was a good father and husband and I will try to be as good a husband and father as he was. I will miss him enormously.
Robert(Bobby) Powers
January 23, 2008
Steve is a great guy, I really looked up to him as a kid. I always wished I was a bit older so I could party just a bit more with him and the rest of the gang, Debbie and all the rest of the brothers and sisters as well as our family. We all spent a lot of ski trips, bbq's and picniks together and I always remember Steve with his huge laugh. He knew how to take care of his family and have a good time with his friends. Steve always treated me like I was grown up and showed it by asking me and lettling me take care of his kids while everyone went to the rodeo or just when he and Debbie wanted a night out. He always picked me up and dropped me off when I'd watch the kids and he always talked to me like I was the same age as we drove in the car.
I never told him this but one night I had a huge scare at the house while the kids were put to sleep. The night before I had watched a scary movie, I think it was called "have you checked the kids" about a killer in the house with a babysitter. That night at Steve and Debbie's I was all alone watching tv in the rocking chair and there was a soft knock at the back door. I just froze and hoped it would just go away. Then there was another knock! I slowly got up and went over to the kitchen window and peeked out and saw nothing. Then another knock! I walked over to the sliding glass door and got myself ready then really fast opened the drapes and saw nothing. The door knocked again and I looked down to see the family dog nudging the screen to get in the house. I about crapped my drawers! Later that night when Steve and Debbie got home I did'nt say anything and all the way home with Steve I wanted to say something but I thought he would think I was'nt man enough to continue watching the kids so I kept quiet. When I see Steve again I'll make sure to tell him the story right away so I can hear his big laugh and see his huge smile again!
Susana Gastellu
January 22, 2008
I last saw my brother Steven December 15th when he drove up with our brother Vincent to Covina,CA to visit me. We all went out together dancing, laughing, talking silly with eachother, just having a great time. Vincent and Steve would drive down from time to time, if not by car by Harley. Steve was in deed my big brother always giving me good advise and teasing me about the fact that I haven't married and pushing 50. I will miss and treasure those times with Steven who will always live through me. I want to say to my sisters Gloria, Linda, Maria and my brother Vincent, we now have to stick together and keep this family alive. Family was always important to Steven so we all need to remember that he too had a family that need our love. Debbie and the kids will always be a part of our lives. Steven, I will miss you so much. A day will not pass without you being in my thoughts. You will be with me everyday. Just like my sister Maria said, I won't say goodbye, simply "See you later". Hang in there Vincent, you are now the big brother, are you ready?
dale trujillo
January 22, 2008
I would just like to share with the vargas family.The first time me and steve vargas met it was in around 1966 I when over to get billy vargas so we can go out that night.and as I went up the stairs there was a young kid there and I ask does billy live here and he said yes can you tell him dale is here for him than he said ok but he's in the bathroom combing his hair I said ok I'll wait than this young boy just started laughing at me out of control like,well I couldn't understand why he was laughing so much but than 20 minutes go by than 30 minutes go by here I am me and this young lad staring at each other and he's still laughing at me I have to amit I was getting angrie at him 40 minutes go by billy still combing he's hair in the bathroom so I ask can I go and talk to billy he says sure and when I went in the house there's billy infront of the mirror combing he;s hair I could not believe some one would be infront of the mirror that long and I finally figure out why this young man was laughing at me,I told billy ,when were in a rumble with vikings I don't think there going to ask you if your hair is looking good!and as we made are way down the stairs I ask billy who is this lad he said oh thats my little brother steve.and we became friends ever since yes I will miss him.you know steve is just a real nice guy and I'm so glad I know him and the vargas family thanks to my lord jesus christ.dale trujillo
Hilma Brown
January 22, 2008
TO ALL OUR VERY DEAR VARGAS FAMILY FROM YOUR SADDENED TEXAS FAMILY. WE ALL WISH TO EXTEND TO YOU OUR DEEPEST HEART FELT SYMPATHIES IN YOUR GREAT LOSS OF DEAR STEVE; ALSO OUR LOSS AS A LOVED ONE. WE DON'T ALWAYS UNDERSTAND THE WILL OF GOD IN THESE SAD SITUATIONS; MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER BLESS YOU ALL WITH PEACE & STRENGTH TO ACCEPT THESE MOMENTS IN TIME TOGETHER TO REMEMBER. WE WILL MISS & LOVE HIM ALWAYS.
HILMA BROWN AND FAMILY
(Pam Vargas & Cindy Solis's mother)
My Brother-Inlaw, Best Man & Best Freind
January 21, 2008
My Wedding 2007 - Thank You! Steve
January 21, 2008
Maria Sturm
January 21, 2008
I am blessed to have had the best brothers a little sister could ever of had, I lost my fist brother Billy a few years ago and now i've lost Steve, they were not only my brothers they were my best freinds.
Steve is now with Billy and together they will suffer no more.
I will not say good bye but see ya later in Heaven.
CINDY ONETO SOLIS
January 21, 2008
"LOVING MEMORIES OF STEVE, OUR OWN LONESTAR COWBOY"
STEVE, YOU WERE THE GLUE AND FOUNDATION OF THE VARGAS FAMILY; EXTENDING YOUR LOVE & GENEROSITY TO ALL. YOUR SMILE AND HUMOR LIT UP THE ROOM, YOU WERE LIKE A MAGNET THAT PEOPLE GRAVITATED TO, MAKING US FEEL FORTUNATE & SPECIAL JUST TO BE WITH YOU AND HEAR YOUR GOLDEN LAUGH. SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY WE WERE HANGING OUT AT THE "TIGERS DEN" AT FREMONT HIGH, TALKING ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES LIKE WHICH BEACH TO GO TO ON THE WEEKEND. EVEN AFTER WE MOVED AWAY TO TEXAS, YOU MADE SURE TO RECONNECT AND KEEP IN TOUCH.
AS YOU ALWAYS TOLD US, YOU NEVER SAID "GOODBYE", ONLY "SEE YOU LATER"; WELL STEVE WE WILL SEE YOU LATER, PLEASE SAVE A PLACE FOR US AT GOD'S "HOTEL CALIFORNIA";
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN DEAR STEVE,
LOVE & MISS YOU, YOUR TEXAS FAMILY
CINDY (ONETO) SOLIS & STEVEN SOLIS, LEAH & RACHEL GERICH, PAM (ONETO)VARGAS, CHRIS, EMMA & AIDEN VARGAS, DEBBIE & BILL KOOPEN, & GRANDMA BROWN & JAMIE
Pamela Vargas
January 21, 2008
The contagious laughter and warmth of his personality that I and my family all enjoyed from Steve has quieted, but the memories are so vivid I can hear him now laughing at my dumb jokes. Since 1967 at Frick Jr. High I had been such a lucky person among many to have been touched by Steve's love of life and he made you feel so special. I am very honored to have been part of the Vargas family, and this happend only because of our Steve. Their will be such a void without him in our lives but he is with his brother Billy (my husband)and bet they are giving Heaven some playful entertainment.
Steve would always say to us when we were leaving, I never say Goodbye, Just See you Later, well Steve "We will see you Later"
Love to Deb and Family...
Bless You Always,
Pamela (Oneto) Vargas
Dee & Nick Williams
January 21, 2008
Dear Debbie and family,
We only just heard about Steve...our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. God be with you.
Nick and Dee
Louise Ramos
January 19, 2008
It was such shock to hear of Steves passing. He was loved by many and lived a great life. Like many others I remember most his great sense of humor and laugh. May God be with the family for strength at this most difficult time and may they hold on to the dear memories of Steve.
God Bless,
Louise(Coppin) & Mike Ramos
Mike & Loretta Branco
January 18, 2008
We are both saddened to learn of Steve's passing. He was such a great person and a wonderful family man. He leaves with us a wonderful family to carry on his love. I'll never think of him without seeing that great smile and quick laugh. What a great guy.
Betty Parker
January 18, 2008
I just heard of Steve's passing and want to send my condolences. I will always remember Steve's huge heart, quick smile, and infectious laughter. He was a high school friend of mine and fellow telco employee. He loved his family deeply. May he rest in peace.
Maryanne (Trestler) Dillow
January 18, 2008
Steve will be missed very much; he had such a kind and gentle soul and was smart enough to marry the love of his life. They have a great family and I send all my love and prayer to all of them. May God Bless and keep them in his prayer today, tomorrow and always. With loving thoughts and wonderful memories. My whole family sends their love,prayers and good wishes to Steve's family and extended families along with God's Blessings and Love.
God Bless,
Love Maryanne
PATSY & DOUG SMITH
January 18, 2008
He
was a really funny guy , school years were great,he always had a smile
on his face that's how we remember him. God Bless You Steve,be at peace.
Sorry you had to leave this world so soon.
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