

“Flaco”, “Papa Foo”, “Toto”
Javier, 61, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at his home in Charlotte, NC with his loving family by his side.
Javier was born on March 14, 1959 in Cali, Colombia to Marco Tulio and Martha Elisa Varela. Following graduation from Santa Librada High School, he furthered his education at Youngstown State University in Ohio where he earned degrees in Marketing Management, Electrical Engineering with a minor in Accounting, and pretty girls in Choir.
He married Maria Teresa Hurtado in Canfield, Ohio on February 12, 1983 after she stalked him on a journey from Cali, Colombia to ensure she’d have the opportunity to marry the man of her dreams.
He was a devoted member of St. Matthew Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. His family fondly remembers him getting a little tipsy one Sunday after consuming the leftover Communion wine.
Most of all, Javier enjoyed his time with his family. His daughters were the light of his life, second only to Candy Crush.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Maria Teresa Varela, the love of his life; two children, Katherine Marie Smigiel (Justin) of Charlotte, NC and Sandra Victoria Varela (Chris Patrick) of Fort Mill, SC; and his five beloved grandchildren, Lilliana, Mia, Zoe, JJ, and Eli; and his two step-grandchildren Wyatt and Hunter; as well as his brother Marco E. Varela (April) of Charlotte, NC and his sister Carmenza Varela Vallecilla (Ernesto) of San Jose, CA; and his nephews and niece, Luis Leonardo (Alixon), Steven, Juan Jose (Eliana), Michael (Kate), Sebastian, and Monica.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 15, 2021 5:00-8:00pm in the chapel of McEwen Funeral Service – Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at St. Matthew Catholic Church – 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte, NC 28277. Please arrive at 12:45pm for the Eulogy.
For those wishing to send memorial gifts, please consider the ALS Association North Carolina Chapter (webnc.alsa.org).
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Online condolences may be shared at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
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