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Craig Ray Cherico

1957 - 2017

Craig Ray Cherico

1957 - 2017

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BORN

1957

DIED

2017

Craig Cherico Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 23, 2017.

Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.

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August 4, 2017

Jim and Liz Rockett posted to the memorial.

August 3, 2017

Randy Mormon posted to the memorial.

August 3, 2017

Mickey Dorsey posted to the memorial.

36 Entries

Jim and Liz Rockett

August 4, 2017

So hard to believe but know you are in the best hands ever. We will miss you Cherico. You loved and lived life to the fullest!! You always brought joy, friendship and immense happiness to everyone around you with your gracious generosity, warm and bright smile, big hugs, and room filled laughter. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with your entire family.

Randy Mormon

August 3, 2017

Craig and I grew up in the same neighborhood, went to school together, rode motorcycles, worked at Murs, and just hung out together throughout high school. I will miss him, he was my friend. God speed brother.

Mickey Dorsey

August 3, 2017

The Youth of Texas have lost one of the best friends they could ever have. Thank you for ALL of the good times and your hard work. Susan & Mickey Dorsey

TINKER & LESLIE REED

August 1, 2017

CHERICO... WAS PART OUR WONDERFUL LIFE IN THE EARLY 80'S, WHEN HE RAN THE FIRESTONE STORE IN CEDAR PARK, WHICH WAS CROSS THE STREET FROM OUR liquor STORE (BUZZ-IN LIQUOR).
AT THAT TIME MY SON WAS BETWEEN 2 TO 3 YEARS OF AGE, HE WANTED ME TO TAKE HIM TO MCDONALDS AT LEAST ONCE WEEK. BUT THE MC DONALDS WAS LOCATED IN AUSTIN, AROUND BURNET ROAD. CHERICO VOLUNTARY TO TAKE MY SON ONCE WEEK FOR HIS FIX OF MCDONALDS IN ONE OF HIS LIMNO. HE LOVED IT.
WE ALSO HAD COMMON INTERSET, WE BOTH HAD A GREAT LOVE FOR ANIMALS, LIKE OUR COURAGES (PETE AND SIDNEY) AS PETS, WE TRADE OUT BABY SETTING TIME BETWEEN US OR GO AND HANG OUT AT 6TH STREET WITH OUR CATS. WHAT FUN THAT WAS!
GOOD FRIENDS ARE HARD TO FIND,HARDER TO LEAVE AND IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET!
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS!
TINKER REED AND LESIE REED

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David Peck

August 1, 2017

Was a schoolmate of Craig's from 1st through 12th grade. I would only run into Craig occasionally for the next 40 years, but recently started having monthly Saturday morning group breakfasts with him. I'm so glad to have re-connected and he will sorely be missed.

Jay Kieke

July 29, 2017

May God Bless Craig and his family. He is a one of a kind who never met a stranger.

Ann Allega

July 29, 2017

I knew Craig (how could you not know Craig) when I ran Dallas Nightclub in the mid 80's. He was one of those people you wanted to be around because how could you not have fun? His energy, presence, kindness, FUN, craziness will be remembered by many. I'm glad I knew him.

Frank Camacho

July 28, 2017

I met Cherico when I worked for Crain Tire back in the '80s. He taught me alot about the automotive service business. He was a very customer friendly person with kind words to say of every one he came across. RIP brother.

Kenny Wier

July 28, 2017

I went to High School with Craig at McCallum. We had some great times and I can say that his huge and wonderful personality was developed early. Miss you Craig.

Renee English Banbury

July 27, 2017

Austin is going to miss that infectious laugh and huge smile! You have always been so kind and a good friend. RIP dear man and we will see you again someday. I am praying for your family.

Stan Roper

July 27, 2017

I am gonna miss you at the BBQ cook off's, on the golf course and of course when I always seemed to run into you every couple of weeks or so. You were a great man and good friend. I pray for your family. You will be missed.

Valerie Davis

July 26, 2017

So stunned right now. Craig always had a smile and a hug. The world has lost another good one! You will be missed Craig!!!

Bill Benton

July 26, 2017

The BBQ Cookoff at the Star of Texas Rodeo will surely miss its 30 plus year ambassador of Humor, good will and a leading fundraiser for Texas kids needing money to go to College.The hundreds of friends from the Cook Off have your family in its thoughts and prayers.

Kirk Young & family

July 26, 2017

Lake Austin will never be the same without you old freind.
God Speed to all of your family.

RIP Cherico... photo taken in 2010 of Silver Dollar Bouncers.

Dennis and Patrice Emrie

July 26, 2017

Oh my gosh, still hard to believe. How we will miss Cherico's great big laugh. He lived life to the fullest and brought joy to all those who crossed his path. A forever friend since the Silver Dollar days!

RIP Cherico... photo taken in 2013 of Silver Dollar Bouncers.

Dennis and Patrice Emrie

July 26, 2017

Forever in our hearts Cherico. How you and your great big laugh will be missed!

Robert Cardosi

July 25, 2017

Vaya con Dios, my friend!

Sherry & John Williamson

July 25, 2017

Still hard to believe! You are missed by many. Nights at Dallas and Silver Dollar were always great with Cherico around. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Matt Maas

July 25, 2017

Rest in peace my friend. Now it's time to reunite with your Charger....Matt

Tim Henderson

July 25, 2017

A terrible, terrible loss to all.

Steve Cantwell

July 24, 2017

so cherico the man with a million dollar laugh . Made assemblies not boring.Always treat me like a friend . Will be missed by all that new him .

Belinda Simmons Webb

July 24, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Craig was a legend at McCallum. My prayers are with you during this time.

Bill Doyle

July 24, 2017

Craig, aka "Lone Star Kid" as many knew him years ago, my life-long best friend, everyone's friend and confidant, has left us. If I could not rely on anyone else, Craig was always there. Anyone who knew him, knew that was just the way he was. He was selfless - he would put his friends before himself. For 40+ years, we spent countless hours together barbequing, boating and making sure all was in order at the Silver Dollar and Dallas nightclubs. I was honored to be his best man in his wedding. I will never forget him. The memories are forever fresh. I have missed Craig for the last 11 years I have been gone. I look forward to our reunion when he and I meet again when the Lord calls for me. I was blessed to have known him. May God bless his family, loved ones, and all who knew him.

Davina Merkel

July 24, 2017

Craig!!! We can't believe this is real... You will be missed dearly. Larger than life, generous, hard working, sarcastic, bear of a man. Keith and I were blessed to know you! God Speed... until we meet again. Prayers for Pat, Kimberly, Victoria and all the rest of your family

Leslie Smathers

July 24, 2017

I grew up a couple of streets away and would always use his yard to go to Shoal Creek. At Christmas his folks would decorate the roof like Santa fell and all the presents were littered over the roof.

Earl & Murlene Gillum

July 24, 2017

Earl and I are having a hard time wrapping our heads around the fact Cherico is gone.
We have known Cherico since he was in McCallum High School and
he worked for us as a teenager. Such a great guy with a wonderful zest for life.
He will be forever in our hearts..
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his beautiful daughter Victoria and his
family during this time of tremendous grief.
We will miss you dear friend, may God keep you in the palm of his hand.
Sincere Sympathy,
Murlene and Earl Gillum

David Wiebe

July 24, 2017

I worked with Craig at Remax 1 and will be missed by many. God bless you and your family!

Bert Winston

July 24, 2017

My old friend you will be missed! I will all ways remember your wonderful smile and that grate laugh that you had! With much love to you and your family.

Cathy Elder gibson

July 24, 2017

I can't believe Cherico is gone. He was full of life and fun. I know he has already carved a big spot in heaven and is having a ball. Our class will miss u big guy... Love, Cathy Elder Gibson

David Seay

July 24, 2017

Another McCallum Knight taken from us before his time...we will miss you Craig.

Tim Smith

July 24, 2017

Long time school mate, long time great friend. Rest in peace. You and Pete are back together. Austin and I have lost a great man. You will be missed.

Michael Hemby

July 24, 2017

Our prayers go out to the family. Craig was a good friend and competitor. He beat the pants off of us a few times in BBQ. God speed and eternal que. Michael Hemby. Posse BBQ Team, Austin

Steve Boemer

July 24, 2017

Craig was a wonderful neighbor to us on Richcreek for many years. We are shocked and deeply saddened by his passing. Our prayers go out for Victoria and the entire Cherico family for comfort and healing.

Lu Boemer, Steve Boemer

Raynice and James Earl

July 24, 2017

So sad to hear of Cherico passing, praying for his family and loved ones.

Charles Dear

July 24, 2017

Have know Craig for many years now. Sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Kelly Freireich

July 24, 2017

Cherico you will be missed my friend ~
"Life is a gift of time" and you lived yours to the fullest! Our thoughts and prayers to Victoria, Kimberly, and your family.
Tom & Kelly

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