Telesforo Lara Chaverria

Telesforo Lara Chaverria, lovingly known as Tele, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his home in Telephone, Texas. He was 74 years old. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX. 

Tele was born on January 5, 1951, in Rio Verde, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to his parents Raymundo and Paula Chaverria, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up on his family’s farm, surrounded by orange orchards that his family tended with care. His childhood in the grove shaped him deeply, grounding him in faith, hard work, and a lifelong love of the land.

Tele was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cassie Horton Chaverria, the love of his life. His home sat beside Forest Grove Cemetery, where Cassie rests, and he visited her gravesite every single day—walking there faithfully, talking with her, praying, and keeping her memory close to his heart. Their reunion in heaven brings comfort to all who loved him.

For more than 40 years, Tele worked as a farmer, a calling that suited him well. He loved working the land, watching things grow, and finding purpose in the quiet rhythm of each day. After leaving farming, he spent 25 dedicated years working as an industrial sandblaster at PJ Trailers before retiring. Tele was steady, dependable, and rarely missed a day of work—he believed a man showed his character by showing up. In retirement, he returned to the soil he loved by tending his garden. He was happiest with his hands in the dirt, nurturing life from the ground up, just as he always had.

Tele is survived by his three sons, whom he loved more than anything in this world. He leaves behind McCade Chaverria of Telephone, Texas; Ezekiel Chaverria of Peru; and Eric Chaverria of Round Rock, Texas, along with Eric’s wife, Randi Chaverria. Tele was a proud grandfather to Eric and Randi’s children—Kimberly Anderson, and her husband, Alex Anderson, Ryker, Jacob, and Greyson Chaverria.. He was also blessed to meet his great-granddaughter, Mars Anderson, who brought joy to his later years. He is survived as well by a large and loving family of brothers and sisters: Ofelia Chaverria, Faustino Chaverria, Emigdio Chaverria, Roberto Chaverria, Antonio Chaverria, Guadalupe Chaverria, Arturo Echeverria, and Eva Echeverria. He was preceded in death by his siblings Pablo Chaverria, Manuela Chaverria, and Gregorio Echeverria. Tele also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and extended family members whom he loved deeply.

 Tele enjoyed simple pleasures—watching football and faithfully cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, even in the difficult seasons. He also loved boxing and probably watched just about every televised fight there ever was. These small joys, shared quietly at home, meant a great deal to him. He will be remembered for his strength, his humility, his loyalty, and the quiet, steady way he loved his family. His life was simple, but it was rich in all the ways that mattered most.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Forest Grove Cemetery, with Brian Eaves officiating.