DAVID CAVAZOS

A Catholic funeral mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for David Cavazos age 65 of Lamesa, Texas, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with Celebrant Father Sylvester Dsouza officiating. The burial committal will follow to the Dawson County Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the trusted care and direction of Gonzales Funeral Home. David Cavazos passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his home in Lamesa, Texas. David was born on September 1, 1960, in Raymondville, Texas. The viewing and visitation will be held at Gonzales Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., and on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary Prayer service on Thursday starting at 7:00 p.m. at Gonzales Funeral Home Chapel. David was preceded in death by his son, David (DJ) Cavazos, Jr.; his daughter, Jacqueline (Jackie) Conde; his father, Bernadino (Ben) Cavazos and his mother Fannie Adame Cavazos; his brother Robert Cavazos, his sister, Dora Martinez. David was a dedicated professional craftsman of his trade and owned and operated his own commercial business of D-Cavazos Welding in Lamesa, TX. He was known in the industry as an Expert Welder and took great pride in his workmanship. David enjoyed BBQ’s, family gathering, lake trips and boat rides on his big boat. One of his passions was his motorcycles, and the “Ride of Freedom” on his bike brought him great joy. He was a lifelong member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Lamesa, TX. David loved his family and friends. David is survived by his children and family, Jennifer Cavazos and husband, Julian Vasquez of O’Donnell, TX., Robert Cavazos and wife, Andrea Cavazos of Midland, TX., Alexis Marie Guzman of Lamesa, TX., Ben Cavazos of Lamesa, TX.; his grandchildren, David B. Cavazos III, Jacqueline (Jackie) Cavazos, Nathaniel Cavazos, Nyles Cavazos, Lauriah Cavazos, Robert Lincoln Cavazos, Blae’Jay Ray Cavazos, and his great-grandson, Damon Cavazos; and his brother, Rudy Cavazos and wife, LaDae Cavazos, his sister, Beatrice Hernandez and husband, Ramon Hernandez, his sister Lucie Hernandez and husband, Ismael Hernandez, his sister Mary Gonzales and husband, Bobby G Gonzales, his sister, Linda Morales, all of Lamesa, TX., and his brother-in-law, Fred Martinez of Cedar Park, TX.; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. “The Final Weld” The torch is out, the helmet hung, the final bead is finally run, with steady hand and fiery light. He fused the steel with all his might. Though worn by Sparks and heavy steel, he took great pride in what was real. Now rest your eyes, the work is done, a stronger structure, Heaven won.

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DAVID CAVAZOS

September 1, 1960 - February 15, 2026