Raymond Vara Jr.

Raymond Vara, Jr., a lifelong resident of Von Ormy, Texas, passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 74.

Born on August 13, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas to Ramon Flores Vara, and Eloisa Garza Vara. A dedicated accountant by profession, he was respected for his diligence, integrity, and thoughtful nature throughout his career. In recent years he was Office Manager at the Martinez de Vara Law Firm in Von Ormy, Texas.

Raymond graduated from Southwest High School and later earned his degree in accountancy from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he was a passionate vexillologist whose fascination with flags reflected his lifelong appreciation for history, culture, and identity. He was also a proud Texan who cherished the traditions and spirit of his home state. He was a jalapeno farmer alongside his father. He was a photography enthusiast with his own personal dark room and learned the art of developing photographs himself. He was always the photographer for family events through the years. He was an animal lover with a big heart. In high school he played the drums and loved all types of music throughout his life.

Raymond valued family, learning, and meaningful conversation. Though he never married, he remained devoted to those closest to him and took great pride in the lives and accomplishments of his family.

He is survived by his sister, Sally Ann Martinez; his niece, Stephanie Brady, and her family, J.D. Brady, Nikita Raylene Brady, Ezra Joshua Brady, and Gavin Ray Brady; his nephew, Art Martinez de Vara and his family, Marina Martinez de Vara, Rebecca Ann Martinez de Vara and Arturo Iñaki Martinez de Vara; his nephew, Jason Sanchez and family; and his niece, Patricia Sanchez.

He was preceded in death by parents, Ramon Flores Vara, and Eloisa Garza Vara, his brother Ricardo Vara, his sister, Elida Dolores Sanchez, brother-in-law, Robert Sanchez, and brother- in-law, Arturo Martinez.

Funeral Services will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Von Ormy, Texas on Friday, May 22, 2026 as follows: 9:00am - Visitation for family and friends to gather and visit, 10:00am Rosary, 11:00am Mass will be celebrated with burial to follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Somerset, Texas

Raymond Vara, Jr. will be remembered for his intelligence, independence, love of Texas, and enduring devotion to family and lifelong passions. His memory will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.