Alfred Cazares

1938 - 2023

Alfred Cazares
April 17, 1938 - March 25, 2023
Cary, North Carolina - Alfred Flores Cazares entered into eternal rest on March 25th at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his parents Alfredo and Luz Cazares, his beloved wife Margarita Cazares and daughter Patricia McLelland. He is survived by his sister Consuelo Reyna (Lee) and children Linda Cazares, Christina Autrey (Jay), Alfred Rey Cazares, Robert Cazares and Melissa Beeson (Dwight), six grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Alfred came from modest beginnings and was the first in his family to graduate from college. Since childhood he aspired to serve in the military. Upon graduating from the University of Texas, he was commissioned into the US Marine Corps where he spent 32 years before retiring at the rank of Colonel. He proudly served domestically and abroad, receiving an incredible number of awards and medals. After retiring, he began a second career working for Wake County Government for another 32 years. His time there was highlighted in 1994 when he was awarded employee of the year for all of Wake County. Alfred gave generously to a number of charities: he co-organized the United Way campaign for Wake County, helped with the Toys for Tots drive and tutor/mentored several students through the Community in Schools Program. He was a hospitality minister for Saint Michaels Catholic Church for over 30 years. Alfred loved reading, woodworking, photography and computers. He leaves behind a legacy of memories and achievements to all who knew and loved him.