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Albuquerque,
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“my first contact with PJ,s in nearly 50 years some ten years ago no reunion just pasing through town,you and your wife was at your daughters for a...
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1 of 27 | Posted by: john and Lil Branch FL
“Bill and Family, I can only say what an honor it was to know Pierrette for the wonderful woman she was and how much she supported all of Bill's...
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2 of 27 | Posted by: Randy and Lisa Galloway MI
“Bill,
Please accept my hearfelt condolences for you and your family. I know personally where you are right now and my heart aches for you.
I know...
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3 of 27 | Posted by: Glenna C Eldridge Breese IL
“Bill & family, Steve and I are so sorry for your loss. I know that Pierrette is in heaven looking down on all of us with the big beautiful...
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4 of 27 | Posted by: Steve & Sandi Smith Lucas TX
“Dear Vargas Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and, most especially today, Thanksgiving, a day that truly...
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5 of 27 | Posted by: Janet & Dave Walters NM
“Bill
I never know what to say at a time like this.
But, if god has a place for the really good people, she is there now.
And when it is your...
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6 of 27 | Posted by: Wayne and Brenda Whitehead NV
“Chief, my family and I are very sorry for your loss. Reading the memories confirms for me what I've always known. The real heroes in Pararescue...
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7 of 27 | Posted by: Brian Stephens KC, KS
“Bill and Family, I am sorry for your loss, thank you for your service and thank you Pierrette for your service to us.
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8 of 27 | Posted by: Billy Hughe Hampton Bays NY
“Chief,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our prayers. God bless.
Ken and Carolyn
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9 of 27 | Posted by: Ken and Carolyn Pribyla VA
“Bill and Family.
Debbie and I send you our deepest condolences on your rescent loss. We had met Pierrette at the Joint PJ Reunion in Halifax in...
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10 of 27 | Posted by: Chris and Debbie Healey
“Bill and Family,
Please accept deepest condo;ences from Debbie and myself on your rescent loss. Pierrette was proud of her Quebec heritage and...
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11 of 27 | Posted by: Chris & Debbie Healey
“Bill and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with the wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother that has passed on to sit with God. She was a...
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12 of 27 | Posted by: Chuck & Becky Hassler VA
“Bill, althought I have not had the pleasure of meeting Pierrette we share a love for Canadian women. My wife is a Newfie. You and your family are...
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13 of 27 | Posted by: Anthony Tormey PA
“Bill, Please accept my personal condolance on your loss as well as New York State Department of Health for all the staff you edicated in ICS. I...
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14 of 27 | Posted by: John Morrissey Syracuse NY
“Chief and family, my most sincere condolences on the loss of Pierrette. We will keep you in our prayers. Dave
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15 of 27 | Posted by: Dave Dibble New Bern, NC NC
“Bill I was so saddened to her about your loss of Pierrette. Nothing can prepare us or replace such a beautiful presence in our lives. She will...
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16 of 27 | Posted by: Jesse Luce Aberdeen, SD
“Bill; Sorry for the loss of Pierrette. I know you will miss her. Take care
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17 of 27 | Posted by: Dennis Kraft San Antonio TX
“Bill and family, I am so sorry to hear about Perrette. I met her a couple of times when you were in MS conducting ICS training for me, and she...
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18 of 27 | Posted by: Margaret W. Carter, MS Emergency Management Agency MS
“Chief, Candace and I are sad to hear of Pierrette's passing... "then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return...
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19 of 27 | Posted by: John and Candy Lange CA
“I was Pierrette's hairstylist for many years. She always wanted to look her best! Once every 4 weeks or so, I would arrive at work, (usually...
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20 of 27 | Posted by: David Pruitt Albuquerque NM
“I am truly sadden by the loss of Pierrette. I know that you and the kids will miss her very much. It was always a pleasure to see her or talk to...
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21 of 27 | Posted by: Rick Goodman Albuquerque NM
“Chief Vargas,
Words can't express my sadness in the passing of your wife. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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22 of 27 | Posted by: David Moss Belleville IL
“Chief - I'm sorry for you loss. As a PJ, your loss is our loss too.
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23 of 27 | Posted by: Jim Morris Neenah, WI
“Bill,
My deepest condolences for pierrette. I am with you in spirit.
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24 of 27 | Posted by: Tom Stone Hinton, WV
“Bill,
I'm so sorry about your wife Pierrette. Please accept my condolences.
Dick Pambrun
Cape Coral, Florida
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25 of 27 | Posted by: Dick Pambrun
“Hello Bill, Marilyn and I would like to express our deepest sympathy on the passing of Pierrette. I would like you to know that you and Pierrette...
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26 of 27 | Posted by: Don and Marilyn Pecoraro IL
“On behalf of the French Family of Companies we wish to express our deepest condolences.
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27 of 27 | Posted by: French Family of Companies NM
Pierrette Vargas, 78, resident of Albuquerque since 1976, born in Quebec, Canada, passed away on November 19, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband, retired CMSGT ( USAF ) William V. Vargas; daughter, Cynthia Laudick and husband Ted; sons, William V. Vargas Jr. and wife Debra, Stephen Vargas and wife Theresa, and Victor Vargas II; grandchildren, William, Brittany, Alexandra, Michael, Maria, David, Jordan, and Brandy, and several great - grandchildren. Pierrette met Bill in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada and they married on April 23, 1955. A devoted mother, she especially enjoyed traveling the world with her family during Bill’s military service. Pierrette was a wonderful cook and very proud of her French Canadian heritage. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at French Mortuary, Lomas location, on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.
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my first contact with PJ,s in nearly 50 years some ten years ago no reunion just pasing through town,you and your wife was at your daughters for a cook out,you and your wife ask us out,we couldnt make it but your and wifes kindness will never be forgoten, our love and prayers john and Lil branch
Posted by: john and Lil Branch Redington shores fl 33708, FL Nov 30, 2009
Bill and Family, I can only say what an honor it was to know Pierrette for the wonderful woman she was and how much she supported all of Bill's adventures. She was always so polite and friendly to me on my various visits over PJ Association meetings, conferences, and whenever our paths crossed serendipitously. Please accept our condolences in your loss of such a fine wife, mother, and friend. May she rest in peace knowing how much she loved and has been loved. Randy and Lisa Galloway
Posted by: Randy and Lisa Galloway Harbor Springs, MI Nov 30, 2009
Bill,
Please accept my hearfelt condolences for you and your family. I know personally where you are right now and my heart aches for you.
I know you'll hear this more times than you want to over the next few months: "The only hing that really helps is time." While I truly hated hearing that, I've come to find it's true... Time does help, but right now nothing does except family and friends.
If there's anything I can do to help, please, please don't hesitate to ask. My phone number is in the PJ Association roster.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Glenna
Posted by: Glenna C Eldridge Breese, IL Nov 27, 2009
Bill & family, Steve and I are so sorry for your loss. I know that Pierrette is in heaven looking down on all of us with the big beautiful smile of hers, we are the grieving, but she has found eternal peace. I remember you and Pierrette and mom and dad playing hours on end of bridge and eating her wonderful cooking. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences to you and the family.
Steve & Sandi Smith
Posted by: Steve & Sandi Smith Lucas, TX Nov 27, 2009
Dear Vargas Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and, most especially today, Thanksgiving, a day that truly embodies all that was Pierrette. A gracious hostess, devoted wife and mother, and impeccable cook, certainly there will be many memories passed around your table today - right along with the turkey - of family gatherings she lovingly orchestrated in years past. May those memories comfort you today and always.
Posted by: Janet & Dave Walters Albuquerque, NM Nov 26, 2009
Bill
I never know what to say at a time like this.
But, if god has a place for the really good people, she is there now.
And when it is your time, you will be there also.
God bless and keep you and your family
Wayne and Brenda Whitehead
Pahrump, Nevada
Posted by: Wayne and Brenda Whitehead Pahrump, NV Nov 26, 2009
Chief, my family and I are very sorry for your loss. Reading the memories confirms for me what I've always known. The real heroes in Pararescue have always been our wives. Pierrette will be missed. Godspeed to you and your family during this difficult time.
Posted by: Brian Stephens KC, KS Nov 26, 2009
Bill and Family, I am sorry for your loss, thank you for your service and thank you Pierrette for your service to us.
Posted by: Billy Hughe Hampton Bays , NY Nov 25, 2009
Chief,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our prayers. God bless.
Ken and Carolyn
Posted by: Ken and Carolyn Pribyla Alexandria, VA Nov 25, 2009
Bill and Family.
Debbie and I send you our deepest condolences on your rescent loss. We had met Pierrette at the Joint PJ Reunion in Halifax in 2000 and again in Alberqueque in 2002. She was a proud, quiet, articulate Quebecer and we know you miss her dearly.
Chris and Debbie Healey
Posted by: Chris and Debbie Healey Nova Scotia Canada Nov 24, 2009
Funeral Service:
November 27 2009
10:00 AM
French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. Chapel
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112

