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John Vargas Obituary

John Ervin Vargas, age 47, passed away on November 14, 2007, at home in Colorado Springs. John was born on December 4, 1959 in San Diego California to Santiago and Sandra Vargas. John graduated from high school in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and later earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland. John served his country as a member of the United States Army and was proud to be a veteran. After leaving the Military, John began his career in the Information Technology field as a software engineer and later earned his Master's Degree in Computer Science. He worked in both Colorado Springs and Denver in defense contracting, consulting, the children's ministry Compassion International and other private sector companies. John married Lisa Anne Duty on August 24, 1985. They have two sons, Matthew and Scott and have resided in Colorado Springs since 1989. The family attends Woodmen Valley Chapel. John is survived by his beloved wife and sons, his parents, grandfather, Rusty Shumard, his siblings, Steve, Jimmy and Sally Vargas of Colorado Springs and the local area, 11 nieces and nephews, his in-laws John and Susan Duty and a host of other relatives and friends. John loved the Lord, and it gives us great comfort to know he is at peace in Heaven. John was happiest when he was surrounded by his family, and his favorite place to be was in the mountains camping, fishing, hunting, skiing and dirt bike riding with his family. A memorial service celebrating John's life will be held at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at the Stone Chapel at Woodmen Valley Chapel, 209 E. Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Funeral and Cremation Care Of Colorado 930 S. Hancock Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 719-473-0745

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 25, 2007.

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Melinda Lawson

January 10, 2025

He was my boss at MCI.
He was the best boss I ever worked for

He was so stately; I will always remember my amazement when he played Austin Powers at an MCI "pep assembly."

His death came too soon and continues to mystify me after all this time, I continue to wonder what happened.

John, thank you for serving our country and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Karin Poppe

November 30, 2007

Lisa, Scott,& Matthew
You were lucky to have John as a husband & father. I was in AFJROTC at K-Town with John. He was a great leader & person. He will be missed by all.
Karin (Hafermann) Poppe

Corky Garko

November 27, 2007

John was a smart and friendly fellow that I knew on a professional basis. I will miss him.

Todd Parker

November 27, 2007

Lisa, Matt, Scott, Mr & Mrs Vargas, family and friends;

Thoughts and prayers during this sad time. I enjoyed playing golf with John at Ramstein AB and will always remember his warm smile. John's friends from Kaiserslautern American High School, Germany will miss him greatly.

Christopher & Sandra Bateman

November 26, 2007

Dear Lisa, Scott and Matthew,

We were saddened when we heard of John's passing. Our hearts are heavy and we pray for you all. May God truly be your husband and father now.

Karen Baron

November 26, 2007

Lisa, I am so sorry. I am praying for you, Matthew, Scott, your in-laws, and your parents.

Linda Nichols

November 26, 2007

We are so sad,I pray that God will give you all the answers you are looking for, and that He give you and the boys great comfort and love.
From Matt Nichols Family

Jeff & Diana Dean

November 26, 2007

Dear Lisa, Matthew, Scott and John's parents and siblings, We grieve with you for this loss and we pray that our ever merciful and loving Lord may always be your refuge, your rock and your peace. The Dean Family (from Forestgate)

Jana Bussanich

November 26, 2007

Dear Lisa,

You and your family have remained often in our thoughts and prayers over these past several years and especially now during this time of great loss and suffering.

With Love,

The Bussanich Family - James, Jana and the children

Joy Eisenheim

November 26, 2007

May you know that your family and friends are always here for you, Matt & Scott. I wish you peace.
Joy

Corinne Andrews

November 25, 2007

Thank you for giving John's friends a place to express their grief and friendship. He was a man who deserved so much...

Nancy Smith

November 25, 2007

Lisa, I was saddened to hear this news. Our prayers are with you and the boys. Nancy Smith (Hannah's mom from TCA)

Tammy, Tricia, & James Mitnik

November 25, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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