“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller
Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may also be found in The Payson Chronicle.
Nicolas H Varela
Nicolas H Varela, 86, of Payson, Utah passed away on April 3, 2018 in Provo Utah. He was born on March 22, 1932 in San Ignacio, Chihuahua, Mexico to Ladislado Varela and Adelaida Holguin. Nicolas attended school in San Ignacio, Chihuahua, Mexico.
On October 28,1961 he married Maria Magdalena Silos in Chihuahua, Mexico. Nicolas worked as a police officer in Chihuahua, a farmer, miner and security guard at Tintic mines in Eureka.
He loved fishing, rodeos, road trips to Mexico and family get togethers. Family time was most important to him. He loved to garden and was known for his chilies. He was very friendly and accepted new friends openly into his family. He was a great example to his children and grandchildren. He taught them the value of hard work and the importance of family.
Nicolas was a very active church member and also a member of the Knights of Columbus at the San Andres Catholic Church. He enjoyed helping with the meals and projects.
He is survived by his wife Maria Magdalena, children; Jesus, (Guadalupe) Varela, Joel Varela, Linda Leiva, Nancy Liufau (Don), 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren and siblings; Florentino Varela, Candido Varela, Soccoro Ayala, and Angelita Molina.
Nicolas was preceded in death by his daughter Eva Irene Varela Acosta and brother Rafael Varela.
Mass will be held at San Andres Catholic Church on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 11 a.m. A vigil will be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 5 p.m. and a rosary at 5:30 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A visitation will be held after rosary from 6-8 p.m. A visitation will also be held prior to mass at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at the Payson City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.walkerobits.com
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