Daniel Farias Vargas

Breaux Bridge - A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Beeville, TX for Daniel Farias Vargas, 82, who passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at his residence. 

Daniel honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed in Thailand as a Military Dog Trainer. 

After his discharge, he was a Deputy Sheriff in Rockport, TX for several years. Following this service, he was a Plant Operator in Rockport and La Porte, TX for 39 years.

Daniel loved to watch westerns, but above all, he adored his wife, Helga, whom he was married for 58 beautiful years. Daniel was an amazing provider, who always put his family first. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

He is survived by his wife, Helga Tebbe Vargas; sons, Thomas Tebbe and Miguel Vargas; daughter, Sabina Butler (Michael); sister, Elodia Soliz; grandchildren, Nicole Longoria, Jason Vargas and Isenia Vargas; and great-grandchildren, Nathan, Nicholas and Noriah Longoria.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Abel Vargas, Sr. and Filomena Farias Vargas; daughter, Ramona Kurtz; and brothers, Lionel Vargas, David Vargas and Abel Vargas, Jr..

Pellerin Funeral Home (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.