Armando Vargas

Armando R. Vargas (Andy), 83, passed away unexpectedly August 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his brother Andres and his sister Mariana. He is survived by his three sons, Armando Jr., Daniel and Henry, his brothers Eulalio and Marcelo, sister Amanda (Crawford), granddaughter Riley and his former wife Romelia. He was born in Miami, Arizona on February 6, 1928. During part of his childhood he grew up with his cousins Steve, Nelly, Erlinda and Toni. He made Tucson his home since 1957. He served in the US Army, infantry branch during the Korea Conflict. He was employed as a copper miner at various local area mines, however, his real calling was being a tailor and operating his own dry cleaners and tailor shop for over 30 years. Andy was a humble, modest man and held steadfast his entire life to living within his means.