Eva Caban Vargas

Des Lacs

Eva Cabán Vargas, 78, Des Lacs, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Eva Luz Cabán-Giovannetti was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on April 18, 1947, the daughter of Reynaldo Cabán and Lucia Giovannetti. She attended Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Convent School graduating in May 1966.

On May 22, 1964, at a school dance, Eva met her future husband Victor and began a love story that lasted 61 years. Eva and Victor were united in marriage on Dec. 19, 1971.

Victor entered military service with the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 5, 1972, and the family moved to Tampa, F.L., where their oldest son, José, was born. Their next assignment was in Zaragoza, Spain, where their youngest son, James, was born. The family arrived at Minot in April 1979 and resided there until 1986 when they made their forever home in Des Lacs, N.D.

Eva enjoyed visiting with friends and family, doting on her grandchildren, reading, listening to music, and chasing after her pet cat.

Eva is survived by her husband of 53 years Victor, sons José (Stephanie), Carnation, Wash., James (Julie), Horace, N.D. and grandchildren Jack, Olivia and Gabriel along with many cousins in the United States and in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and brother Reynaldo Cabán-Giovanetti.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at St. Leo The Great Roman Catholic Church, Minot. To view a recording of the service or share memories and condolences access her obituary at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com.|

Graveside Service: 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Fargo National Cemetery, Harwood, N.D.

Visitation: Monday, May 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorial donations are preferred to the Humane Society of the United States, and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Published by The Minot Daily News, May 3, 2025.