Mr. Phillip Matthew Varela's Obituary
Phillip Matthew Varela, 25, went to be with our Lord suddenly Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Phillip was our "Special Angel". He brought so much joy to our lives. He taught us more about true love and acceptance than anyone could ever know. A true angel living amongst us. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Phillip enjoyed bowling with his Special Olympics Bowling team here in Pearland and enjoyed swimming and singing his favorite tunes, which always brought a smile to our faces.
He is survived by his father and mother, Joe Varela Jr. and Carolyn Varela; brothers, Eric Daniel and Paul Thomas Varela; sister, Amanda Carol Varela; parternal grandmother, Evangelina L. Varela; uncles and aunts, Felix Perez, Jr. and wife Rosemary, Arthur Varela and wife Annette, Christopher Varela and wife Imelda, Anna Galindo and husband Gilbert, Dolores Varela and companion Sandra Rodriguez, Cathy Perez and husband Alfonso, a host of cousins, relatives and friends.
The family will receive guest from 5 PM to 9 PM, Sunday, June 21st, at SouthPark Funeral Home in Pearland, TX, with a reciting of the Rosary at 7PM. A Funeral Mass will be at 10 AM, Monday, June 22nd at St. Helen Catholic Church, 2209 Old Alvin RD., Pearland, TX.
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