Category John Vargas
These are the enameled headstone photos from the graves of Juan and Gabriela ( Antonia’s parents) in Woodlawn Cemetery, Van Wert, Ohio. The third enameled photo is of Louis’ parents Genaro and Vicenta. The third woman (seated) is unidentified but… Continue Reading →
This is the only known picture of both grandfathers together. Juan Vargas facing camera, Genaro Yañez with back to camera. This is in Wren, Ohio circa 1940. Antonia Lianez always said (unconfirmed) that the person bent over with back to… Continue Reading →
John (Juan) D. Vargas was born in Durango Mexico on March 22, 1882. He married Gabriela Puentes in 1920 when she was 21 years old. He was 38. He passed on August 26, 1949 and is interred in Woodland Union… Continue Reading →
Juan D. Vargas (groom) and Gabriela Puentes (bride) married January 19, 1920 in Paris Texas. He was 17 years her senior. She was 21 when she married him and he 38. They were wed at Our Lady Victory Catholic Church…. Continue Reading →