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Deputy Jesus Vargas’s funeral: Public services and final resting ceremony announced

Support fund established for Deputy Vargas’s family

Brazoria County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jesus Vargas. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

Deputy Jesus “Jesse” Vargas a dedicated law enforcement officer who gave 17 years of service to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, will be laid to rest on January 20.

Deputy Vargas was tragically killed on Wednesday while serving a warrant in Houston. The suspect involved was later killed in a shootout with police in southwest Houston.

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A devoted officer, friend, mentor, and pillar of the Sheriff’s Office family, Deputy Vargas made a profound impact on both his colleagues and the community he served.

MORE: ‘Great, great guy’: Brazoria County sheriff says Jesus Vargas was ‘everything you’d want’ out of a deputy

How to pay your respects

The following services are open to the public to honor Deputy Vargas:

  • Sunday, January 19: Public viewing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Grace Church, 14505 Gulf Freeway, Houston.
  • Monday, January 20:
    • Public viewing: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • Funeral service: Begins at 12 p.m.
    • Both events will take place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 110 E South Street, Alvin.

Following the funeral service, Deputy Vargas will be laid to rest with full honors at South Park Cemetery, 1310 N Main Street, Pearland. This part of the ceremony is also open to the public.

Supporting Deputy Vargas’s family

For those wishing to support the family, the 100 Club of Brazoria County has established a fund in his honor.

Here’s how you can contribute:

SEE ALSO: How to support, honor slain Brazoria County deputy Jesus Vargas


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