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Christopher Varela Obituary

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Christopher Paul Varela born on January 7, 1985 was called home to be with our Lord on April 26, 2014 at the age of 29. Chris is loved and will be greatly missed by his wife of 7 years, Mitchelle; sons, Isaiah and Gavin; who is on his way; parents, Mary Jane Cervantes and Paul Jesus Varela; sister, Angela Varela; paternal grandmother, Hermelinda Varela; his late maternal grandmother, Paula Cervantes; as well as numerous, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Our dearest Christopher as God has called you home to heaven, we wanted you to know that you are loved and will be missed by many. Keep shinning down on us all with that gorgeous smile of yours. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace.


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Published by San Antonio Express-News on May 18, 2014.

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Gavin

January 11, 2024

I miss you dad i will always miss you i hope your are just having a good time i miss you Its me Gavin Varela

May 25, 2014

Together with all the angels in heaven. You are one more , beautiful angel . Love you , Wonky. Watch us , your forever with us .....

Veronica Ybarra formerly Rodriguez

May 20, 2014

My condolences to the parents Mary Jane and Paul. I was so sorry to hear that this happened. Your son walks the streets of Gold with our Lord almighty. Your family will be in my continued prayers.

Sylvia & Eddie Cervantes

May 20, 2014

Chris, your smile will always be missed around the family. Your warm love, kindness, laughter among us. You will be in our hearts always and we will cherish all the moments we would get to see you and all the times spent during special occasions. You are now gone to be with Our Father in Heaven as one special Angel to watch over your sons and your beloved wife. Our condolences go to your families. May God give them peace and comfort till we meet again. We love you.

Louie Perez

May 19, 2014

Rest In Peace Chris, thank you for everything you did & being a good friend to myself and my family... Peace. Respect. Jah Bless.

Rick and Diana Del Rosario

May 19, 2014

May God be with you all as you now have another glorious guardian angel watching over you.

Mark Ruiz

May 18, 2014

Chris, May your family celebrate your life. It was full and short. You will now take the place as a guardian to watch over your two children, your wife, your family and your friends. For the lifes you touched will be the ones you watch over. May you Rest in Peace.

E Ruiz

May 18, 2014

May you rest in peace. My condolences to your entire family.

Carolyn Ruiz

May 18, 2014

Oh my Christopher, how I love you, you will be so missed especially that beautiful smile that always made me smile, every time I took you and Ryan Skating, to Karate practice every Sunday, you grew up in my home like one of mine, my heart so saddened, but I truly believe you have never left us hand will always be around us, till we meet again in heaven my love, hugs and kisses, from Mom Ruiz and the rest of the family

Lanissa Campbell (Ruiz)

May 18, 2014

It's hard to believe, you are like another brother to me. Thank you for great childhood memories. You are very much loved and missed. Rest peacefully. My greatest sympathies to all your family. May God bring them peace and comfort.

John Chavez

May 18, 2014

Such a good looking young man. My Condolences to his entire family. May he resr in peace.

Rusty & Donna Bigler

May 18, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Mr. & Mrs. Perez

May 17, 2014

Our condolences to the entire Varela family. Rest in Peace Chris.

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