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Anselmo Vargas Escalante (aka “Chemo”), age 81, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on April 21, 1944, in Colonia Pacheco, Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, to Arnulfo Vargas and Rosario Escalante.
Anselmo, affectionately known as “Chemo,” will be remembered for his life, his strong family roots, and the legacy he leaves behind with those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his four daughters, Norma, Tanya, Tamara, and Teidra; his 28 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Concha, Lupe, Juan, Jose, Lucy, Hilda, Rene, Sandra, and Lorena.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arnulfo Vargas; his mother, Rosario Escalante then by his siblings, Goyito and Romanita Vargas; and his daughter, Guadalupe.
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Anselmo Vargas Escalante (conocido como “Chemo”), de 81 años, falleció el 28 de marzo de 2026 en Phoenix, Arizona. Nació el 21 de abril del año 1944 en la Colonia Pacheco, Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, hijo de Arnulfo y Rosario Vargas.
Anselmo, cariñosamente conocido como “Chemo”, será recordado por su vida, sus fuertes raíces familiares y el legado que deja en todos aquellos que lo conocieron y lo amaron.
Le sobreviven sus cuatro hijas, Norma, Tanya, Tamara y Teidra; 28 nietos; y 20 bisnietos. También le sobreviven sus hermanos: Concha, Lupe, Juan, José, Lucy, Hilda, René, Sandra y Lorena.
Fue precedido en la muerte por su padre, Arnulfo Vargas; su madre, Rosario Escalante; y sus hermanos Goyito y Romanita Vargas; y su hija Guadalupe.
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