Jason M. de la Vega

Jason did not lose his battle to cancer. He fought strongly, courageously and with great tenacity until the Lord called him to rest from his valiant battle on January 9, 2026.

Jason Morato de la Vega - a loving son; a caring brother, a thoughtful grandson, nephew, cousin, relative, friend; a fierce warrior.

Born at Beale Air Force Base in Yuba City, California, on September 12, 1989, to Maritoni Morato and Norman de la Vega, Jason lived in California, the Philippines, and Montana before relocating to Bellingham, WA, at the age of 7. In 1999, Jason gained a stepfather, Fred Varang, with whom he shared a nurturing bond throughout his life.

Jason graduated from Bellingham High School in 2008 and excelled in track & field. He was independent minded and lived an adventurous life as a young adult. He loved being in the company of his friends. An avid book reader, a guitar enthusiast, a passionate gamer, and a lover of cats. Jason was known to many as a smart, funny, kind, polite and easy-going guy. He worked at the T-Mobile Call Center for several years and was an excellent employee until he had to stop working.

Jason lived a meaningful life during his cancer journey and did not let it define him. He did not dwell on his illness and continued to live his life fully, without self-pity. He met and fell in love with Lynsie, who was also battling cancer at the time. Despite his own health struggles, Jason fully dedicated his time to caring for Lynsie until she passed six months after they met. Jason was truly selfless and showed unconditional love for his family and to those he cared for.

Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents, Romeo Morato, Nestor de la Vega, and Maura Manini; his partner, Lynsie Conradi (Hirschkorn); and his dear cat, Balrog.

Jason is survived by his mother, Maritoni Varang; fathers, Fred Varang and Norman de la Vega; brother, Kevin de la Vega; sister, Tiana Varang; and his beloved cat, Gandalf. He is also survived by his grandparents, Luzminda Lazaro Morato, Peggy Axelson Baze, and Gary and Darlene Varang, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and relatives in the Philippines, Canada, and the United States.

A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on January 22, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1110 14th St, Bellingham). A reception will follow immediately after the Mass in the parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable donation to the Pheo Para Alliance for cancer research. Our family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all those who were involved in Jason’s care.

Rest in peace, our dearest Jason. You are forever in our hearts.