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Hector Castillo Vargas – July 2, 1943 – July 12, 2026

Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Obituary, as published by Fort Worth Report · July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

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Hector Castillo Vargas, also known as "La Paloma," passed away on July 12, 2026. He was born in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico, and later moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he built a life with his wife and children. A rosary will be held in his honor at Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, followed by a funeral mass.

Interment will take place at Greenwood Memorial Park. Further details about Hector Vargas' life and funeral services are available from the Fort Worth Report.

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Category: government · Published: July 19, 2026 · Source: Fort Worth Report · Reading time: 1 min

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Hector Castillo Vargas – July 2, 1943 – July 12, 2026

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