George "

Mr. T " S. Cavazos, Sr.

George " Mr. T " S. Cavazos Sr. 85 entered the Lord's kingdom on January 23, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 1, 1939, to Ignacio Cavazos and Matilde Arguelles in Weslaco, Texas.

George is preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Matilde Cavazos; two brother-in-laws, Jaime Pinales, and Jose Francisco Garcia Palacios.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Juanita G. Cavazos; 5 children, Yvonne Gomez (Conrado), George Cavazos Jr, Veronica Ruiz (Danny), Patricia Cavazos-Torres (Hector), Edna Olmedo (Rudy), grandchildren, Eric Michael Cavazos, Nyssa Ann Ruiz, Joe Anthony "Tony" Mariscal, Isaac Naylin Cavazos, Jazlyn Nicole Olmedo Isabella Nicole Escobedo, Jason Tyler Torres, Ivan Daniel Torres, Julius Naylin Olmedo, Noah Lee Ruiz; great grandchildren, Luke Jayce Salinas Torres, Sophia Aneliese Mariscal; siblings Mirtala Garcia, Arnold Cavazos (Luz), Matilde Cavazos Pinales, Ignacio "Nacho" Cavazos (Maggie), Juan Cavazos (Cindy), Camilo Cavazos (Belinda); numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives, and friends.

George served our country with the U.S Army. He was a truck driver for 45+ years and was commonly known by many as Triple C his (CB handle), Jorge, and Choche.  He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church & served his community as an alderman and volunteered with the Santa Rosa Fire Department. He was a volunteer for the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show for over 25 years, coached TYFA football games, and proudly supported his children and grandchildren at football games, track meets, soccer matches, basketball games, and award ceremonies. He always said he was a Weslaco Panther, but he had the heart of a Santa Rosa Warrior. George had a passion for outdoor activities which included softball, golf, fishing, and a love for going deer hunting with his brothers, son, grandsons, and nephews. He also loved dressing up and going dancing with his adoring wife, "Coné." His most cherished pastime was being at his parent's ranch in Progreso, Texas surrounded by his family.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. with the prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A funeral procession will depart Trinity Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. for a mass of Christian burial to be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Santa Rosa, Texas.

Interment will follow to Heavenly Grace Memorial Park in La Feria, Texas.

Honored to serve as his pallbearers will be Eric Michael Cavazos, Technical Sergeant, Joe Anthony "Tony" Mariscal, Isaac Naylin Cavazos, Jason Tyler Torres, Julius Naylin Olmedo, Noah Lee Ruiz, Cristian Damian Flores and Jesus Antonio Gallegos. Honorary pallbearers include Ivan Daniel Torres and Luke Jayce Salinas Torres.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of George S. Cavazos' family have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 E. Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444.