The PGR has been invited by the family to accompany Arthur (Art) Vargas to his final resting place.and it is our honor to do so.
Arthur (Art) Vargas 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Lompoc, California. He was born March 21, 1929 to Raphael and Florence Vargas in Norwalk, California. On January 21, 1951 he married Emily Ramirez in Lompoc, California.
Art enjoyed camping, golfing, running long distance, bicycling, fishing and being with his children and grandchildren. He especially loved hanging out with his friends, “The River Bottom Boys”.
Art was proud of the time he spent in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He served from 1945 til 1949 when he was honorably discharged.
He worked as a mechanic for Beattie Motors Ford for 11 years, owned a Shell gas station for five years and was instrumental in opening Vargas Jewelers in 1974. The jewelry store is now owned by Emily Vargas-Smith and going strong after 44 years in business.
Art is survived by his former wife and friend, Emily Vargas-Smith, daughters Gloria Vargas of Lompoc, Carmen Vargas of Sacramento, daughter in-law Tami Vargas of Lompoc, his eight grandchildren Vanessa Vargas, Ruben Terrones II, Alyssa Foltz, Nathan Fields, Ryan and Allison Vargas, Tedi and Madi Hotchkiss, fourteen great-grandchildren, Ruben III, Veronica, Isaac, Ivan, David, Alivia, Emily, Roman, Nicholas, Abriella, Nathan, Elizabeth, Boston and Ryder, one great-great grandson Aiden Wilson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his dearly loved son, Arthur Vargas Jr. who passed away suddenly in 2009.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church services to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time table for Friday, 18 May 18:0900 - Meet at the American Legion Post 211, 636 N. "H" St., Lompoc, CA 93436
https://goo.gl/maps/bgYa8PuAqL920915 - Mission briefing
0930 - KSU to La Purisima Catholic Church, 213 W. Olive St., Lompoc CA 93436
https://goo.gl/maps/L2uESKuD44720945 - Flag Line for family
1000 - Church service
1100 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1115 - KSU to Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery, 600 S."C" St., Lompoc, CA 93436
https://goo.gl/maps/1TLjB4tVGHD21130 - Flag Line for Hero at graveside and Military Honors
R/C John Archuleta
Patriot Guard Ride Captain45jarchuleta@gmail.com
805 441-8506
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
