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FORTUNATO CAVAZOS Obituary
WESLACO, TX - Fortunato Cavazos Jr., died Friday, June 10, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 10, 1931 in Elsa, TX.
Quick to put a smile across someone's face, Dad was always ready to help others. Prepared with a number of jokes, he often said he was born 250 miles south of San Antonio, which is Elsa, TX. Dad never met a stranger and would take the time to talk to all. He always stressed hard work and education to his children and grandchildren. He would tell them to work hard, study harder, and enjoy life. One of his sayings was "stay away from BC, or bad company." His joy was his family and he always wanted to be sure that everyone felt welcomed. Dad will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fortunato and Ventura Cavazos; 2 brothers Israel and Francisco Cavazos. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Maria Peña Cavazos; 2 daughters, Rosie (Humberto) Gonzalez & Liz (Art) Ayala; 5 sons, Joel (Becky) Cavazos, Jaime (Paty) Cavazos, Art (Lisa) Cavazos, Samuel Cavazos & Javier (Eliza) Cavazos; 17 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild & numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Rosa Villalobos & Dora Ledesma; 4 brothers, Juan, Noe, Aniceto, & Jesus Cavazos & brother-in-law Samuel Peña.
The family wishes to give thanks to Dr. Sepulveda, the nurses, and staff at Knapp Hospice Care.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. today, Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Guerra Funeral Home of Weslaco with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Guerra Funeral Home of Weslaco- Chapel of The Heavens. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Christopher Paul Cavazos, Bobby Ruelas, Art Cavazos Jr., Silas Cavazos, Samuel Jakob Cavazos & Danny Cavazos. "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-control". 2 Timothy 1:7.
Arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Weslaco, Inc., 2602 N. Texas Ave., Weslaco, TX. (956) 969-1461.
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Rosie
June 13, 2025
Fourteen years ago, we said goodbye to our dad as he received his complete healing. I miss him and mom so much. Dad was someone you could count on. In the morning, when I was going to work, my car had already been rinsed because he would say that the dew would cause rust because it contained salt from the ocean. I've never checked that, but I trusted him. As a result, my car was always clean because he not only rinsed it, he also dried it. He did all those little extras, that many people don't think about. He also was very smart in making up clean jokes, so he always had us laughing. Miss you, Dad.
Rosie Cavazos-González
June 6, 2024
Since 2011, and I still miss you. It's harder now that Mom is gone because now i miss both. But I know that you are rejoicing together.
Sam Cavazos Peña
October 15, 2022
When Fortunato Cavazos Jr. was born in 1931, his father, Fortunato, was 33 years old and his mother, Ventura Herrera de Cavazos, was also 33. He was 9 years old and lived in Hidalgo County, Texas, with his father, mother, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. The Cavazos family live on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Many Cavazos families are from the Mexican state of Nuevo León. A brother of Fortunato, Noé Cavazos, passed away this year, at the age of 89, on October 10, 2022.
(Wisdom 3.1)
Photo of Fortunato Cavazos Jr as a child
Rosie Gonzalez
June 6, 2022
It's been 11 years, Dad, but I still miss you. It would be so awesome to have you there making Mom laugh. That would help her a lot because laughter is good medicine. Love you, Dad.
Samuel Cavazos
January 17, 2013
We miss your jokes and smile every single day. Love you forever
February 11, 2012
We miss you...
Joel Cavazos
June 24, 2011
Dad thanks for being there for us. You taught us that a real man takes care of his family.
June 21, 2011
Thank you for teaching us to love God, family, and country. We will all miss you...
Elizabeth Cavazos Ayala
June 20, 2011
You will always be in my heart Dad. I miss calling you on your cell phone.
Rosie Gonzalez
June 20, 2011
Father's Day without you, Dad, was sad, but I am comforted knowing that you are no longer suffering.
Charlie & Eva Plank
June 12, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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