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Billy Cavazos Obituary

Billy Ray Cavazos Billy Ray Cavazos, age 48 of Austin, passed away on October 9, 2010. Billy was born April 1, 1962. Billy was born to Rey Cavazos and Elizabeth Strain in Beaumont, Texas. Billy spent most of his life working on the golf courses in the Central Texas area, he could make grass grow just by being there. Billy attended Crockett High School. Billy could make anyone laugh, he made jokes and was so well liked by everyone he met. Billy loved the Texas Longhorns and lived for the football season. Billy's presence in the room made everyone smile. Billy had a nickname for everyone he cared about. Billy is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Oscar and Anne Proffitt and Preston R. Sanders and is survived by his mother and stepfather, Ronnie and Elizabeth Strain of Austin and father, Rey Cavazos of San Marcos, Mimi Sanders of Corpus Christi, brother, Anthony Cavazos of St. Paul, sister, Jerri Strain Scheibelhut of Buda, brother, Jami Strain of Austin, sister, Mindi Johnson of Kyle, sister, Frisca Cavazos-Martinez of Taft, brother, Ramiro Cavazos of Taft and one daughter, Carmela Cavazos of Sequin and numerous aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews and friends who loved Billy. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2010 at Mission Funeral Home at 1615 E. Cesar Chavez in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be donated for funeral expenses and scholarship for his surviving daughter, Carmela, donations are being accepted at any Wells Fargo Bank, to the account number 9553818718.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Oct. 11, 2010.

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Valerie Torrez

October 15, 2010

We had good times at Onion Creek with Billy - our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and daughter Carmela.

Valerie, Cortney, Luis

Jack Clifton

October 12, 2010

To Billy's family,

Please accept my condolence on Billy's passing.

I found it very hard to believe that Billy had grown to be a big handsome man for I had not seen him since he was around 5 or 6 yr old. I am sorry that he had left home so soon, but I am relieved that he is in a better place with the Lord.

I will always cherish all good memories I had with him when I babysat both Billy and Tony when their mother, Beth needed to take care of her errands. Even though they were mischievous sometimes, they were always good boys and minded when I told them not to do that, this, and those etc. I had fun with them.

May Billy rest in peace. My thought and prayer are with you, Billy's family.

Joe Lee/Angel Smith

October 12, 2010

Our family wish and prayer cavazos s family and strains family and Jesus hold him s hands to walking peace.

Don Breedlove

October 12, 2010

From all of the Breedlove family, we will miss all of the Good and Bad times with Billy,his place is set with God.Amanda,Becky,Don and Robert and all of our extended family.

Melissa Haynes

October 12, 2010

Your entire family are in my prayers. Praying for strength and peace in such a sad time in your lives. God be with you and your bother, son, uncle you have lost. Frisca take care

October 11, 2010

We had good memories when we lived in Cherry Creek. You and Lonnie played football. With caring thoughts from Wilma, Lonnie and Lisa.

Mark Little

October 11, 2010

Truly sad to hear of this. The name Billy Cavazos brings back a flood of some of the best memories of my younger years. In truth, Billy was somewhat of a S. Austin legend to many of us.

"Meet you in the park" indeed.

RIP Billy

lisa Santos

October 11, 2010

our family wish for prayer to go out to Cavazos Family.We all miss him and he goes to heaven in peace.

Familia Correa

October 11, 2010

Que tristeza tan grande sentimos cuando un ser querido se duerme en la muerte. Pero gracias a la maravillosa esperanza que Jehova Dios nos da, de verlos de nuevo en un futuro cercano, nos llena de alegria. Jesucristo lo dijo en Juan 5:28 y 29. Familia Cavazos. Sentimos mucho su perdida y esperamos que estas palabras de Jesus les fortalezcan.

Brenda Kay Cowan

October 11, 2010

My heart and prayers go out to the Cavazos Family. I loved Billy dearly and will miss him greatly. I LOVE YOU PUMPKIN HEAD !! LULU (Brenda Kay Cowan)

Jill Adams

October 11, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bill Kasza

October 11, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Cavazos Family. I will always have fond memories of the neighborhood kickball and football games, with Billy and Peach, on Parkside Ln. We will meet again at Garrison Park, Billy!

Bill Kasza

October 11, 2010

To the Cavazos Family...
My deepest sympathy. I will always remember the neighborhood kickball and football games, with Billy and Peach, on Parkside Ln and playing "Butts Up" against the Cavazos' wooden fence. We will meet again at Garrison Park, Billy!
Bill Kasza (Austin, TX)

Mark Brown

October 11, 2010

Meet you in the park Billy!

Mark Brown

October 11, 2010

We'll meet you at the park Billy!

Judy Kasza-Devine

October 11, 2010

"God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you, and whispered come to me. With tearful eyes they watched you, and saw you pass away. Although they loved you dearly they couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke their heart to prove to us he ONLY takes the BEST.

My thoughts & prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Jan Mcwilliams

October 11, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Cecilia Lopez

October 11, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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