George Cavinta Sr. died peacefully at home on April 26, 2004, in
San Martin. He was 94.
George Cavinta Sr. died peacefully at home on April 26, 2004, in San Martin. He was 94.
He was born on April 10, 1910, in Aringay, La Union, Philippines. George immigrated to the United States when he was 19. He was a longtime chef before retiring in 1972. George enjoyed gardening, raising pigs, fishing, going to horse races, watching wrestling and boxing, and going to Reno. He was kind and generous to everyone he knew and brought smiles and laughter to all those around him.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lucena Cavinta of San Martin; sons George (Diana) Cavinta Jr. of Arcata, Joel Cavinta of Morgan Hill and Gene Cavinta of Morgan Hill; daughters Donadina (Ernie) Domingo of Eureka, Frances Rooney of Fremont and Lolita Cavinta of Sacramento; stepsons Arnold Alegre of San Martin and Rolando Cuaresma of Stafford, Va.; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation and Vigil Service take place Sunday, May 2, with Vigil starting at 5 p.m. and visitation 4-8 p.m., at Johnson Funeral Home.
Funeral services take place at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 3, at St. Catherine’s Church.
