Elias Vargas Arroyo

He was married to his beloved wife Gloria for almost 50 years and they raised three boys together. Now Elias has 8 grandkids and 8 great grandkids, and being Grampa was his favorite thing to be. He always had ice cream money for the grandkids and cookies in hand when greeting his great grandkids.

Elias was hard worker his entire life, always ready to get stuff done or help with any project. He was also a fun guy always making jokes and being silly, a social butterfly as he talked to everyone. He was a music lover ready to dance, a protector ready to fight, and a green thumb that could grow anything. He took great pride in his garden and flowers in his yard.

He watched toonies as he would say with each grandkid through the years and enjoyed the threat of birthday spankings with a belt. It became the family joke to tell grampa it was someone’s birthday just so we could try to get him to hit them.

Elias funeral will be held on the 6 months of Gloria’s passing. We know they are together with Mario and all at peace. Our family is missing all of them, and life sure has changed. Time really does pass by so fast. We had 80 years of his love, laugh and affection but it still doesn't seem like enough.

His graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 28th 2025 at 10:00am located at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N. Soderquist Rd, Turlock, Ca 95380.