Julian Vargas, Jr, known to many as "Coach", went to be with our Lord on April 24 ^th , 2020. He was born on January 13 ^th , 1930 to Julian Vargas Sr. and Maria De Jesus Vargas, in San Antonio, Tx. Julian graduated from Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, Tx, Class of 1949, a "Central Catholic Boy!". He attended Durham Business College where he received a Certificate in Junior Accounting.

On April 20 ^th , 1952, Julian married Dolores Cadena of San Antonio, Tx.  They recently celebrated their 68 ^th Wedding Anniversary.

"Coach" worked 36 years with the U.S. Postal Service as a Letter Carrier.  He loved his work and enjoyed meeting the public that he serviced.  For many years of his life, Julian was a Volunteer Coach for many Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) teams at St. Ann's Catholic Church, coaching many boys basketball, baseball and football teams. He also worked as an Assistant Coach at Central Catholic and Antonian High Schools.

"Coach" also officiated many high school and college baseball games in the South Texas Region.  He loved Umpiring "behind the plate" calling balls and strikes. He even politely asked several coaches and players to exit the field when they disagreed with his interpretation of the game's rules; however, he was highly respected by many coaches, players, and parents.

Later in life, "Coach" established a long-time goal when he established Coach's Corner Family Ice House in San Antonio, Texas.  It was there, where he shared his abundant experiences with many long-time customers.

"Coach" is survived by his wife Dolores C. Vargas, his children: daughter: Adon Yisrael, sons and wives: Julian Vargas III (Linda); Edward Vargas; Leonard Vargas (Delilah); John Vargas (Michelle); his grandchildren: Julian Vargas IV, Valerie Vargas, Brianna Weathers, Anastasia Vargas-Trevino, Geneva Vargas, Tiffanie Vargas, and Mandy Vargas; his great-grandchildren: Alexis Perez, Victoria Vargas, Julian Vargas V, Sierra Vargas, Lennon Vargas, Chieftan Flores, and Alivia Weathers.

"Coach" was preceded in death by his parents: Julian Sr. and Maria De Jesus Vargas, sister: Esperanza Vargas and daughter: Sharon Ann Vargas.

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, all viewing, funeral, and burial services for "Coach" will be limited to immediate family members.  A memorial service celebrating Coach's long life will be announced at a future date.