Adolfo Vargas, Sr
July 4, 1925 to June 16, 2017

In the early hours of the morning on June 16, 2017 Adolfo Vargas Sr passed away peacefully in his sleep with his beloved pet Terra at his side.
Adolfo was born July 4, 1925 in Lynnwood, CA to Ralph and Florence Vargas. He is survived by his daughter Rose Vargas-Baird (Ron), his son Adolfo Vargas (Claudette) and son Robert Vargas (Karen). He also leaves behind 8 Grandchildren, 10 Great-Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great Grandchildren, Brothers Aurelio Vargas, Art Vargas, Ralph Vargas, sisters Ramona Soto, Angie Tralla, Helen Garcia, Lilly Vargas and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Adolfo came to Lompoc from Los Angeles at the age of 14, along with his 4 sisters and 3 brothers. He started off his young life in 1943 joining the Navy during WWII and served on the USS Hancock CV-19, before returning to Lompoc where he would then meet and marry his wife Angie Cruz in 1952. They returned to Los Angeles where he worked for Madson Range, and then once again relocated back to Lompoc to start and raise a family. He then became employed by the City of Lompoc in Parks & Rec. Adolfo was instrumental in bringing the idea of the children's spring held ride-on critters to Ryan and Thompson park, which he had seen at other parks while living in the Los Angeles area.

Adolfo had a love for fishing where he spent many of his early years. He also enjoyed camping, sharing stories about his life aboard the USS Hancock, and the many 4th of July Birthday celebrations held each year in his honor. He is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Florence Vargas, wife Angie Cruz-Vargas, grandson Bryan Vargas and great-granddaughter Andrea Nicole Bracamontes.

A viewing will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2017, from 4-8pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Graveside service Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 12:30pm at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery