Remigio “Junior” Vargas
We are saddened to announce the passing of Remigio “Junior” Vargas. A resident of Fallon, NV for the last 40 years. He took his final breath in his home at 11 pm on November 14, 2024.
The 7th of 13 children, born on September 26, 1949, in the small railroading town of Battle Mountain, NV. He would spend his childhood there where he would graduate as a longhorn. As a trade worker involved in the mining and processing of metals he spent a few years in El Paso, TX. He would later return to Nevada to live out the duration of his life.
He is survived by his four children, Vincent, Crystal, Candice and Pasqual. His grandchildren Mariah, Adrian, Cameron, Jayden, Carter, Bryce, Jaxtin, Logan and Emma and his remaining brothers and sisters and numerous extended relatives.
A viewing will be held at Smith Family Funeral Home on Monday November 25th starting at 10 AM followed by a public Mass of Celebration at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow the mass at the Fallon cemetery. Following the graveside services at the cemetery a reception/luncheon will be held back at St. Patrick’s church hall.
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”