Andrew Vargas

September 9, 1958 - October 29, 2010

Andrew Vargas, 52, of Houston, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010, at his residence. He was born September 9, 1958, in Galveston, Texas and was a graduate of Ball High School. Andrew joined the military and after being honorably discharged, he graduated from Galveston College and worked at American National Insurance Company for 15 years. He later moved to Houston where he owned and operated his own company, USA Rebar Placers, Inc. Andrew’s life was centered around his four sons whom he dearly loved.

Andrew was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Mejia; sisters, Rosie Dominguez and Irene Garcia; nephew, Felipe Garcia, Jr.; aunt, Nellie Gonzalez; and mother-in-law, Belia Castro.

He is survived by his sons: Christopher Paul Vargas and his mother, Jeanette Huwe; Jesse Manuel Vargas; Anthony Andrew Vargas; and Manuel De Jesus and their mother, Tillie Vargas; brother, Steven Vargas; sisters: Mary Helen Davis and husband, Jerry; Linda Williams; Janie Grimaldo and husband, Bernardo; Becky Garza and husband, Greg; Gloria Vargas; Bertilda Gomez; Yolanda Vargas; Adammina De Jesus; and Mary Lou Garza; father-in-law, Jesse Castro; sisters-in-law: Monica Grossman and husband, Michael; Rita Wooley and husband, Michael; and Felice McCauley and husband, Roger; special brother-in-law, Felipe Garcia; special nephew, Joseph Ornelas; special friends, Andres Pena and Joe Basaldua; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Andrew’s family will receive visitors from 6:00 until 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 4th, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, November 5th, at Church of the Living God in Galveston with Pastor Robert Dowdy, Sr., officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park in Hitchcock.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Paul Vargas, Jesse Vargas, Anthony Vargas, Manuel De Jesus, Steven Vargas, and Joseph Ornelas. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Wooley, Jr. and Glenn Ritter.

Memorials may be made to Star of Hope Mission in Houston or to the Salvation Army.

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I will always miss you Andrew.Your friend Jesse.

May God Bless Your Family. Love You Mr.& Mrs.Roman DeLosSantos

I am so very sorry for your loss. Andrew was a great person and a joy to work with. God bless to all of his friends and family!

To Tillie & the boys: I don't know if you remember me, but I worked w/ Andrew many years @ ANICO & saw him on several occassions since him leaving & always knew him to be a wonderful, generous, loving friend who would do anything for you! GOD has another Angel in Heaven with him, but that Angel will be greatly missed by those of us on earth, especially all of you! May it help to know you have friends praying for all of you!

Andrew, You will be truely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family especially your sons. May you rest in peace. Antoinette Munoz

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I am so very heart broken to hear of Andrew's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. In Christ's love Judith

I met your dad at the Holiday Inn in Galveston earlier this year. He was a great person. I will never forget him! Sorry for your loss!!

Goodbye Andrew. You will be missed. I wish to extend my condolances to Andrew's family.

We are sorry to hear about our loss. Are prayers are with you and your family. May God help you through this time of grief and sorrow.

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