Miguel Saavedra-Varela

Birth date: Apr 7, 1917 Death date: Sep 4, 2018

Miguel Saavedra Varela peacefully passed away at his home in Pleasant Grove on September 4th, 2018. Not only was he a blessing and joy to his family but he also quickly became a surrogate grandfather to all the children he came in Read Obituary

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Harold Rust

380w ago

I was fortunate to be visiting in Orem when Miguel Saavedra-Varela was celebrating his 100th birthday. He enthusiastically welcomed me to stand by him as our photos were taken--he, the great-grandfather on the Saavedra-Varela side of the family and me, the grandfather on the Rust side of the Richard/Pilar Rust family. My Spanish is limited to "no abla Espanol", but we found a common bond in handshakes and smiles which were always present when I was around him. A vital cross-cultural link that bonds families from very different backgrounds.

Patricia Rust

380w ago

Miguel Saavedra-Varela was one of the sweetest individuals I have ever met. He was in his mid 90's when I initially met him and he always had a happy smile on his face. He was a gentle, kind individual who loved his grand children and conveyed that love to everyone who met him. His example will live on for many generations to follow.

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