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Fidel Arguelles Lopez, age 80, of Coon Rapids, IA, and formerly of Realito Tamaulipas, Mexico, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at his home in Coon Rapids.
A funeral service will be held in Mexico.
The Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Coon Rapids assisted the family with local arrangements and online condolences may be left for the family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com
Fidel was born on February 13, 1946 in General Teran Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He was the son of Rosendo Arguelles Garza and Francisca Lopez Balderas. His family moved to Realito Tamaulipas, Mexico when he was a child. He worked as a caterer in Mexico and moved to Pharr, Texas in the early 1990’s. Fidel worked as gardener in Texas for several years before moving to Coon Rapids, IA, to be close to his family. He enjoyed fishing, shopping at the New Hope Bargain Shop, taking trips to Mexico to visit family, but most of all spending time with his family.
Fidel is survived by his four children and their families: Victor Arguelles of Coon Rapids, Jessica Arguelles (Juan Trevino) of Coon Rapids, Fidel Arguelles Jr. (Esmer) of Hidalgo, TX, and Adan Arguelles of Mercedes, TX; fourteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister Ernestina Arguelles of Mexico; three brothers: Jesus Arguello, Antonio Arguello (Olivia), and Rosendo Arguelles Jr. (Olivia) all of Mexico; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
Fidel was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Noelia Arguelles; a sister SanJuana Arguello; and two brothers: Guadalupe Arguelles and Ricardo Arguelles.
Fidel Argüelles López, de 80 años, de Coon Rapids, Iowa, y anteriormente de Realito, Tamaulipas, México, falleció el lunes 23 de febrero de 2026 en su hogar en Coon Rapids.
Se llevará a cabo un servicio funerario en México.
La Funeraria Dahn and Woodhouse en Coon Rapids asistió a la familia con los arreglos locales. Las condolencias en línea pueden dejarse para la familia en www.dahnandwoodhouse.com.
Fidel nació el 13 de febrero de 1946 en General Terán, Nuevo León, México. Fue hijo de Rosendo Argüelles Garza y Francisca López Balderas. Su familia se mudó a Realito, Tamaulipas, México cuando él era niño. Trabajó como proveedor de alimentos (catering) en México y se trasladó a Pharr, Texas, a principios de la década de 1990.
Fidel trabajó como jardinero en Texas durante varios años antes de mudarse a Coon Rapids, Iowa, para estar cerca de su familia. Disfrutaba pescar, hacer compras en la tienda New Hope Bargain Shop, viajar a México para visitar a su familia, pero sobre todo pasar tiempo con su familia.
Fidel deja en vida a sus cuatro hijos y sus familias: Víctor Argüelles de Coon Rapids; Jessica Argüelles (Juan Treviño) de Coon Rapids; Fidel Argüelles Jr. (Esmer) de Hidalgo, Texas; y Adán Argüelles de Mercedes, Texas; catorce nietos; siete bisnietos; una hermana, Ernestina Argüelles de México; tres hermanos: Jesús Argüello, Antonio Argüello (Olivia) y Rosendo Argüelles Jr. (Olivia), todos de México; además de muchos sobrinos, sobrinas y otros familiares extendidos.
Fidel fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres; una hija, Noelia Argüelles; una hermana, San Juana Argüello; y dos hermanos: Guadalupe Argüelles y Ricardo Argüelles.
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