1924
2015
Felino "Peping" Tena Vargas peacefully passed away from home in Federal Way Washington on Friday, March 20th, 2015 at the age of 90 years old.
Mr. Felino was survived by his wife Soledad Rutaqio Vargas and his five children, Oscar, Maria Assuncion, Homero, Cecilia, and Romeo. He is preceded in death by his siblings and parents of Infanta from the Philippine province of Quezon.
He was born on June 1, 1924 in Infanta, Quezon to Elias and Pacencia. Felino graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce which lead to his successful career in administrative management through the Philippine Government Service Insurance System.
He married the love of his life Soledad Vargas on January 19th, 1950. After moving to Seattle, Washington with his wife, they were soon able to be joined by their daughter Cecilia and their son Homero. Over a period of time, the couple welcome the growth and migration of their extended family calling Seattle their second home, away from their Philippine home in Fairview, Quezon City.
Felino was a loving man who always placed faith, family, and love above all else in life. He and his wife were active and dedicated members of the Filipino Community Center of Seattle as well as Rainier Valley's St. Edwards Catholic Church. What will forever be marked in the hearts of many his is kindness and humility which were always fulfilled by his words, his actions, and love for his family.
A funeral is schedule for 10:30am on March 28th 2015 at Greenwood Funeral Home in Renton, Washington followed by a burial in Federal Way's Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery. A night of visitation rosary vigil is also scheduled at the funeral home from 4pm to 9pm on Friday March 27th 2015.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate the life of Mr. Felino Vargas. Condolences can be sent to http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Felino-Vargas&lc=2480&pid=174454055&mid=6371792.
The family would like to thank God for having the chance to love and loved their dear "Peping." Though you are no longer around we'll see you again one day for all of us are Heaven bound.
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April 6, 2015
"Dami kong apo!" (I have a lot of grandchildren!) This is what our grandpa, or Daddy Peping, would lovingly exclaim whenever our big family was gathered. He would then proceed to kiss (or sniff, as most grandparents 'kiss') each one on the head while saying "ganda/gwapo ng apo ko!" (my beautiful/handsome grandchild!). He would always, always say that, however we looked at that time.
He was a loving, wise and respected man. Handsome too, of course.
Even back when we were little, my cousins and I respected him. For us, Daddy would always know the right thing to do.
I hope we will all remember him as that man - how Daddy Peping really was. I am sure that if he had been well enough for it, he would have continued to be the same loving father and grandfather that he was, until the end.
"If someone loses grasp of the memories, you hold on to it for them."
Until we meet again, Daddy. We love you so much.
- Mv
March 23, 2015
My sympathy goes out to the Vargas family. Losing someone so dear is always very hard to deal with. May the drawing close to God in prayer comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Psalm 66:19,20
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