Peggy Ann Cavazos

Peggy Ann Cavazos, 94, of Concord, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in the home she built with her husband of 67 years and their ten children. 

She was born in Plainview, Texas August 20, 1930, to J.L. Murdock and Gertude Murdock and later pursued a career in nursing, beginning her studies at Texas Tech University then culminating with a bachelor's degree at Incarnate Word in San Antonio. 

Her husband Lauro preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Larry, wife Suzanne and son Stephen; daughter Sarita, husband Tom and son Sam and daughter Emma Rose; son Ricardo; daughter Alicia, husband Randolph, son Joshua, daughter Stephanie, and daughter Anna; daughter Victoria, husband Craig, daughter Victoria, son Zachary, and son Austin; son Roberto and wife Jenifer; daughter Rachel and husband Don, son Don and son Daniel; daughter Veronica and husband David; son Tomas and wife Brenda with daughter Megan, son Nicholas and daughter Laurel Ann; and son Daniel, wife Elizabeth, and daughter Allison. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren. 

Services will be at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary in Kingsville, Texas. The Rosary is on May 20th at 5pm, with viewing for the public at 4pm. The Mass is scheduled to take place at St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church in Kingsville, Texas, on May 21st at 10:00 AM. 

Peggy had numerous dreams. She wanted an education and a large family. She paid her way through college and successfully completed her nursing degree. It was while she was pursuing her nursing degree that she met her husband, known to all family as Pop, her loving soulmate and confidant. Together, they accomplished goals globally, including working with two US presidents, traveling on Air Force One, camel riding in Egypt, engaging with dignitaries and congress members, and meeting students across different academic levels and backgrounds. Her most cherished moments however were sharing time with her husband, cooking for her family, sewing, and welcoming new grandchildren. She and her husband spent time in Port Aransas, Texas where they also had a home. She will be greatly missed by friends and family, leaving a lasting legacy to embrace life fully.