Ruben H. Vargas

Rubén H. Vargas, de San José, California - dedicado esposo, padre, abuelo, bisabuelo y amigo, falleció con toda tranquilidad y dignidad en su hogar, rodeado de su familia el 26 de Junio de 2022, a la edad de 89 años. Será extrañado inmensamente y siempre tendrá un lugar en nuestros corazones.

Rubén nació el 15 de Agosto de 1932 en Cuquío, México. En 1970, Rubén conoció a Juanita Lozano Gallo en Yahualica, Jalisco -México. Rubén y Juanita se casaron el 13 de Noviembre de 1971 y tuvieron 4 hijos, Alicia, Martha Alicia, Armida y David.

Rubén fue un gran trabajador y un hombre hecho a sí mismo que perseveró a pesar de sus inicios difíciles debido a su capacidad de recuperación frente a la adversidad inimaginable. Amaba la música, los buenos zapatos, vestirse bien y cuidar y mantener a su familia. Le encantaba llevar a su familia de paseo y consentir a sus hijos y esposa. Rubén era carismático, divertido, fiel, infinitamente generoso, y su sonrisa y risa eran contagiosas. Siempre estaba trabajando sin cesar con sus herramientas, constantemente construyendo y arreglando cosas. Le encantaba la buena comida, pero disfrutaba más los postres; sus favoritos eran el pastel de crema de coco, los dulces de chocolate, el pan y cualquier cosa dulce. Sus ojos eran verde-azul o grises dependiendo de su estado de ánimo. Se alegró mucho de los logros de sus hijos y nietos. Enseñó y animó a su familia a crecer, aprender, superar, y plantar semillas, literal y figurativamente. Pasar tiempo con él en el Ranchito fue muy gratificante y cosechar verduras y conocimientos con él son recuerdos que nunca olvidaremos.

A Ruben le sobreviven su esposa Juanita Vargas, sus hijos; Martha Alicia, Armida y David, sus nietos; Jenny Michelle, Jose Alfredo Jr., Martin Ruben, Raquel Silvia, Andrew Guillermo, Angel Gustavo, James David, Lydia Irene, Leilani Alyssa y Emily Joanne, y sus bisnietos; José Alfredo III, Adrián Isaiah y Christian Isaac, así como la familia extendida y los amigos que tocó durante su vida, quienes lo amaban mucho. Rubén fue recibido en el cielo por su madre María de Jesús Vargas, su hija Alicia, su tío Salvador, su hermano Gilberto, su hermana Josefina y muchos otros familiares que lo amaban.

Que en paz descanse.

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Ruben H. Vargas, of San Jose, California - dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on June 26, 2022, at the age of 89. He will be immensely missed and will always hold a place in our hearts.

Ruben was born on August 15, 1932, in Cuquìo, Mexico. In 1970, Ruben met Juanita Lozano Gallo in Yahualica, Jalisco -Mexico. Ruben and Juanita were married on November 13, 1971, and went on to have 4 children, Alicia, Martha Alicia, Armida, and David.

Ruben was a hard worker and a self-made man that persevered through difficult beginnings due to his resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity. He loved music, nice shoes, dressing well, and caring and providing for his family. He loved taking his family on trips and spoiling his children and wife. Ruben was charismatic, funny, faithful, and overwhelmingly generous, and his smile and laughter were infectious. He was endlessly tinkering and working with his tools, constantly building and fixing things. He loved great food, but enjoyed desserts most; his favorites were coconut cream pie, chocolate candy, bread, and anything sweet. His eyes were gray or greenish-blue depending on his mood. He took great joy in his children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments. He taught and encouraged his family to grow, learn, and how to plant seeds, literally and figuratively. Spending time with him at the “Ranchito” was very rewarding and harvesting vegetables and knowledge with him are memories we will never forget.

Ruben is survived by his wife, Juanita Vargas, his children, Martha Alicia, Armida, and David, by his grandchildren; Jenny Michelle, Jose Alfredo Jr., Martin Ruben, Raquel Silvia, Andrew Guillermo, Angel Gustavo, James David, Lydia Irene, Leilani Alyssa, and Emily Joanne, and his great-grandchildren; Jose Alfredo III, Adrian Isaiah, and Christian Isaac, as well as his extended family, and friends that he touched during his life, who loved him dearly. Ruben was greeted in heaven by his mother Maria de Jesus Vargas, his daughter Alicia, his uncle Salvador, his brother Gilberto, his sister Josephina, and many other family members that loved him.

May he rest in peace.