Juanita Vargas

Juanita Vargas, 80, of Cottonwood died March 12, 2016 in Cottonwood. She was born May 13, 1935 in Jerome, the daughter of Jose and Carlotta (Guerrero). She attended schools in Jerome. She was housewife and mother. She was married for 63 years to her high school sweetheart and soul mate, the boy next door. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish. Mrs., Vargas enjoyed hunting companion, dancing to Mexican music, watching her sons play baseball. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Her family remembers her as the "Ladybug" of Angels\u0027 life. She was preceded in death by her sons, David Anthony Vargas. Mrs. Vargas leaves her husband, Angel "Tony" Vargas; a son Angel "Bobby" Vargas (Elizabeth) of Rimrock; daughters Susan Vargas Frank (Gary) of Phoenix and Loretta Vargas Donovan (Billy) of Cottonwood; a brother Lorenzo Ruiz (Carmen) of Clarkdale; Ralie Ramos of Marysville, California; ten grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a few great-great-grandchildren. A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held Wednesday, March 16 at 10:00 AM in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 AM. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial in the church hall. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com