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Carlos Martinez Vargas, age 63

Carlos Martinez Vargas, age 63, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away August 5, 2023. He was born in Downey, California on April 16, 1960 to the late Alexandro Vargas and Lupe Martinez.

In addition to his parents, Carlos is preceded in death by his siblings Alex Martinez Vargas, Elvira Belen Dargo, and Silverio Vargas.

He leaves behind his sister Rose Salazar; his partner Clyde (Rick) Prouty, his best friend and cousin Richard Santacruz and all extended family; and many more friends and his dogs.

Charlie had love of music and cooking.   He loved the lakes in Arkansas and he loved the mountains in California.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

14 Comments

  • Rose Salazar Posted August 10, 2023 5:13 PM

    Charlie, I’m so sorry you left us. I’m sorry that we had not seen each other in 12 years. May you rest in peace. Love you…. Rosie

  • Teresa Juarez Posted August 10, 2023 5:29 PM

    Rest in peace cousin. May the lord hold you close to him and be welcomed into the kingdom above. My sincere condolences to Rosie and Rick and the rest of the family.

  • Alfred Salazar Posted August 10, 2023 5:38 PM

    Charlie, will always remember your big laugh and dimples, rest in peace now Brother. My condolences to the immediate family, close friends and specially my wonderful wife Rosie, love you always, I’m here for you, I feel your pain and the feeling of being alone, Charlie is now with your Mom Lupe, Dad Alex, Big brother Alex Big sister Belen and Silver, God bless them all.

    • Rose Salazar Posted August 11, 2023 9:43 AM

      Thank you Wagner for always being supportive with all this. Love you so much.

  • Bary Bennett Posted August 10, 2023 9:38 PM

    Goodnight ol friend.

  • Sonny Covarrubias Posted August 10, 2023 10:29 PM

    Rest in Heaven, my Friend

  • Lulu Lasselle Posted August 11, 2023 4:31 PM

    Charlie you and I used to talk on a regular basis but you got upset with me about something I said. I missed hearing from you and receiving Christmas cards from you and Rick. As your much older cousin you left us too soon. May you rest in peace in the company of your parents and siblings. Rosie I feel for you losing your last surviving sibling I know how hard it is. Love you!

    • Rosie Posted August 14, 2023 11:17 PM

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • Lisa Vargas Posted August 12, 2023 4:21 PM

    Charlie as our last conversation last week. Oh how I wish I new it would be the last. I will and I’ll always love you too. Watch over us till we see each.other. With Love & So Many Memories with You & Rick and Andy, our kids. Please accept our condolences Rosie and Family.

  • Lulu Lasselle Posted August 12, 2023 4:28 PM

    Charlie you left us too soon all your family is heart broken. May you rest in peace. Your cousin, Lulu

  • Anthony vargas Posted August 12, 2023 6:42 PM

    Love you uncle Charlie, I’m glad we caught up and were able to talk a while back. I’ll miss you. Hope you’re loving every moment with my dad Silver and Belen .. you will be missed.. Love you

  • Charles and Teresa Helm Posted August 12, 2023 9:54 PM

    My dear brother from another mother,the times we had from are little oasis in Norwalk will always be embedded in my heart with fond memories of you and the gang,RIP my brother,see you soon ❤️

  • Vicky Campbell Posted August 12, 2023 10:09 PM

    RIP Charlie, aka Carlos. We went to school together in our younger years. I remember your infectious laugh and you were always in trouble..you will be with your parents and siblings. Your sister Rosie loves you very much. Peace be with you. Vicky Ramirez Campbell

    • Rosie Posted August 14, 2023 11:18 PM

      Thank you ❤️

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