Passed away on Jan. 11, 2013 in Tioga, ND. He is preceded in death by his mother Rafaela. Survived by his wife Maria Teresa, children; Nancy, Jessica, Rita, Jesus Jr., Mauro and Mayra Vargas, 9 grandchildren. A visitation will be Sunday, from 10-5 with Rosary at 5 pm at Advantage Runyan Stevenson Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 21, 2013 at St. Anthony of Padua, 3801 West Ohio Avenue, Denver, CO 80219 at 10:30 am with burial to follow at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery.