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Mary Velarde Obituary
Mary attended school in Needles, Calif., and graduated in 1952. She was employed with St. Mary Medical Center for 32 years, where she retired as dietary supervisor.
Mary was preceded in death by Cleofus Alvarez Vargas and Arnold Velarde. Her passion was her family.
She is survived by her six children, Joseph Vargas and wife, Margie, of Apple Valley, Cleo Stewart and husband, Steve, of Apple Valley, Rose McDowell and husband, Steve, of York, S.C., Patsy Corona of Apple Valley, Monica Hinojos and husband, Tommy, of Victorville, and Johnny Vargas of Victorville.
Mary is also survived by her loving grandchildren Jason Vargas, Amy Vargas, Clint Stewart, Monica Morrison, Nona Lane, Steven McDowell II, Ronnie Corona, Covina Becerra, Giovanna Vargas, Ahelya Hinojos, Isaiah Hinojos, Elisha Hinojos, Jeremy Vargas, Megan Vargas, Joe Vargas, Marisa Beserra, Marea Vargas, Monica Vargas and Mary Vargas.
Eight siblings and 12 great-grandchildren also survive her.
Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday May 7, 2009, at the Church of Whosoever, 18628 Seneca Road in Apple Valley, where the pastor is Royce Beserra. Pastor Tommy Hinojos of Grace Awakening Ministry in Victorville will officiate the service. Graveside will follow at Victor Valley Memorial Park.
Services are under the direction of Victor Valley Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tanya Moss Ison
June 2, 2009
To my dear Vargas family,
My thoughts and prayers are sent your way. I just learned of Mary's death today, I had no idea, and was shocked and saddened when I found out. Mary was a beautiful person, with a kind, caring soul. I loved her dearly, she was like my second mom, and also my friend. I will miss her terribly. May you all find comfort from God during this difficult time. God bless, Tanya (Moss) Ison
May 7, 2009
We're sorry for your loss. Mary was one of the sweetest people I have ever met.
Barbara & Tammy Weeks
Anna Velarde
May 6, 2009
Sorry I couldn't be there Tia, May you Rest in Peace, give all my love to my precious Tio, Tia, Tito, and Tita. Keep us in your Prayers....Love Javier, Anna, and the Girls
Ernie and Debbie Perez
May 6, 2009
We will miss you Mary! Mary and Arnie.....together again! Rest in peace!
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