Henry Carrisalez, 70, of Thomaston passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was born in Cuero on January 5, 1954 to the late Zeferina Gonzales Carrisalez and Thomas Carrisalez, Sr. Henry was a graduate of Cuero High School. He married the love of his life, Dora Hernandez, of Cuero on January 3, 1975. A farmer and rancher at heart, Henry loved country-life and worked his land and cattle in Thomaston. He worked all his life and was a great provider for his family. He was an industrious, diligent, and tireless worker retiring from DeWitt County Producers in 2022. Henry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed pasture drives, tractor rides and feeding his cattle with his one and only granddaughter, Adysen. Henry was welcoming and engaged with a firm handshake. As he lived his faith, he could be counted on to help those in need and especially his fellow country-neighbors. Henry was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Henry is survived by his daughter, Felicia Marie Carrisalez (Josh) of Victoria; his pride and joy granddaughter, Adysen Ogle; brothers, Thomas Carrisalez, Jr., Daniel Carrisalez (Barbara), Johnny Carrisalez (Lois), and Joe Ruben Carrisalez; sister, Mary Jane Carrisalez; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Dora Hernandez Carrisalez; mother, Zeferina Gonzales Carrisalez; father, Thomas Carrisalez, Sr.; brothers, Reynaldo Carrisalez, David Anthony Carrisalez, and Victor Carrisalez; and sisters, Mary Gloria Hernandez and Josephine Carrisalez.
The family would like to thank all those who so lovingly cared for Henry during his final days, including Crown Hospice.
Visitation will begin at 1 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Cuero with a rosary to be recited at 1:30 pm. Funeral mass will begin at 2 pm with Father Jacob Mendoza officiating. Burial will follow at Carrisalez Family Cemetery in Thomaston and all are welcome to attend.
Pallbearers include Josh Ogle, Jessie Hernandez, Jessie “JJ” Hernandez Jr., Albert Carrisalez, Andy Trevino, Rudy Liendo, Joey Hernandez, and Tacho Veliz.
Honorary pallbearers include Johnny Carrisalez, Thomas Carrisalez Jr., Joe Ruben Carrisalez, Daniel Carrisalez, Joshua Carrisalez, and Jeffrey Carrisalez.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Freund Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome. com.
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
