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Timeline for Ventura C Pargas Jr.
Born: September 23, 1949
Died: November 28, 2021
Ventura C. Pargas Jr, 72, passed away in his home on November 28, 2021. Ventura was born on September 23,1949 in Uvalde, TX to Bentura and Marina Pargas and moved to Marana, AZ at the age of 6. After graduating from Marana High School in 1969, he was drafted into the Army and served in the Vietnam War with the Armored Cavalry Division. He earned a purple heart after his tank exploded upon hitting a land mine. Ventura was proud to serve his country and very proud to be a veteran.
On February 15th, 1973 he married the love of his life Sylvia Sanchez. Ventura and Sylvia were blessed with 48 years of marriage, 2 children and 4 grandchildren. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family, had a strong passion for sports, the outdoors, and loved camping and fishing. Ventura had many hobbies including hunting, archery, shooting his rifle and reloading. He was incredibly outgoing, could strike up a conversation with anyone and cherished his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bentura and Marina Pargas and brother Ricardo Pargas. He is survived by his wife Sylvia, siblings Carlos (Sally) Pargas, Nelia (Gustavo) Castillo, Carmen (Carlos) Sanchez, Armando (Denise) Pargas, children Michael Pargas (Tina Turpin), Mark (Nicole) Pargas, and 4 Grandchildren Isabel, Diego, Adam and Athena. Additionally, he leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
May our loving Creator give each and everyone of Bentura’s loved one the strength to manage the grief and sorrow associated with his passing. Remember that grief is the love with nowhere to go. Give the love to one another and you will honor Bentura. El Amor Nunca Muere.
My most sincere condolences to all the family. I remember in the years of Carlis and Carmen’s courtship and marriage getting to know Ventura. Very family and life oriented and loved. Though the years and moving from Tucson, I lost touch with the family but always remained close in heart. May he Rest in Peace and May all the cherished memories help keep him alive in our hearts????✝️✝️
Date: Friday, December 3, 2021
Time: 10:00 am
Date: Friday, December 3, 2021
Time: 11:00 am
Date: Friday, December 3, 2021
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.
May our loving Creator give each and everyone of Bentura’s loved one the strength to manage the grief and sorrow associated with his passing. Remember that grief is the love with nowhere to go. Give the love to one another and you will honor Bentura. El Amor Nunca Muere.
My most sincere condolences to all the family. I remember in the years of Carlis and Carmen’s courtship and marriage getting to know Ventura. Very family and life oriented and loved. Though the years and moving from Tucson, I lost touch with the family but always remained close in heart. May he Rest in Peace and May all the cherished memories help keep him alive in our hearts????✝️✝️
Marana Mortuary & Cemetery
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.