Noel Vargas
January 12, 1927 ~ March 29, 2020 (age 93) 93 Years Old
Tribute
Noel E. Vargas, Sr., age 93, entered into eternal rest Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was born on January 12, 1927. He is survived by his son, Eric S. Vargas (Beth); grandsons Matthews F. Vargas, II, Alexander S. Vargas and Noel E. Vargas, II, and daughter in law, Marion Cahill Vargas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Clotilde N. Vargas; daughter, Claudette Marie Vargas; and sons, Edward R. Vargas, and Noel E. Vargas Jr.
Noel was the former President of Lusk Shipping Company, New Orleans, Louisiana where he started his distinguished career in international shipping. He served on various board of directors and advisory boards; including, Century Bank, New Orleans World Trade Center, New Orleans Wine and Food Society, Air Express International, Mercy Hospital, Mercy Baptist’s McFarland Institute, Loyola University, and others.
A native of Nicaragua, he settled in New Orleans in 1946 where he met his beloved wife of 65 years and raised his family. He proudly served in the Korean War, in the U. S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division (“Tropic Lightning”) where he received several honors, including, 2 bronze stars. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Francis Cabrini, and, then of St. Dominic for nearly 50 years.
An avid photographer, painter, sculptor, audiophile, agriculturist and craftsman, Noel’s passion for the arts and sciences was evidenced in all of his endeavors. He often lectured at various universities, with focus on how technology would change the landscape of the transportation industry, and he was instrumental in developing international data standards in ocean transportation.
Noel will always be remembered for his devotion to his family, his community, and his religion. Whether the church needed an addition to be built, a neighbor was working on a car, or a friend needed help with a project, Noel was there with a tool and a wealth of information and advice. If you admired the pen in his pocket or the hat on his head, it would often be gifted to you.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and mentor to many, Noel lived his life with the joy of seeing others succeed and achieve their goals. He was generous with his time and assets, which, he always attributed to the grace of God.
A private service was held on Friday, April 3, 2020, and, at a time to be determined, a memorial will be held in his honor.
Donations can be made to St. Dominic’s Parish, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Noel was the former President of Lusk Shipping Company, New Orleans, Louisiana where he started his distinguished career in international shipping. He served on various board of directors and advisory boards; including, Century Bank, New Orleans World Trade Center, New Orleans Wine and Food Society, Air Express International, Mercy Hospital, Mercy Baptist’s McFarland Institute, Loyola University, and others.
A native of Nicaragua, he settled in New Orleans in 1946 where he met his beloved wife of 65 years and raised his family. He proudly served in the Korean War, in the U. S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division (“Tropic Lightning”) where he received several honors, including, 2 bronze stars. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Francis Cabrini, and, then of St. Dominic for nearly 50 years.
An avid photographer, painter, sculptor, audiophile, agriculturist and craftsman, Noel’s passion for the arts and sciences was evidenced in all of his endeavors. He often lectured at various universities, with focus on how technology would change the landscape of the transportation industry, and he was instrumental in developing international data standards in ocean transportation.
Noel will always be remembered for his devotion to his family, his community, and his religion. Whether the church needed an addition to be built, a neighbor was working on a car, or a friend needed help with a project, Noel was there with a tool and a wealth of information and advice. If you admired the pen in his pocket or the hat on his head, it would often be gifted to you.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and mentor to many, Noel lived his life with the joy of seeing others succeed and achieve their goals. He was generous with his time and assets, which, he always attributed to the grace of God.
A private service was held on Friday, April 3, 2020, and, at a time to be determined, a memorial will be held in his honor.
Donations can be made to St. Dominic’s Parish, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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