I hate that this is late.  I remember George at the Rowell ranch rodeo park draft horse extravaganza. My neighbor Dan (the fireman) introduced us.  I have had the love of all that he taught  me during that time of my life when I was about 16.  I rode my bicycle through Castro valley all the way out to Rowell ranch to see these draft horses and to help hitch up the teams. Thank you for all that you taught me. 

Colleen 

Time sure has gone by quickly...
I had some of the best days of my life with this man..

I still find it hard to not have him here...think about him an awful lot

Georgie, Flora, Alice and your families. I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your father.  He was truly a great man with a beautiful spirit. Reading all the comments from others brought back many memories I have of him.  They are all good and treasured memories.

LOUIE and I  ARE SO SORRY for your loss, prayers to the family. uncle George was a very special person and so loved by all, and our heart goes out to you  all,may your faith help you all threw your  sorrow, xo

Our only regret is that we did not meet George sooner. We only knew him for a few years and enjoyed every second we spent in his company. His feeling and communication with his equine friends both horse and mule was a wonder to behold. Norm Noftsier and Mary Jo Steele

Thoughts & prayers for the Cabral family as I remember a gentle, kind "old soul" who would bring his beloved teams to my house every year for a holiday hayride.

My favorite memory, George, Reno and Andy Sr sitting in George's driveway laughing and telling stories. My condolences to the family

Dad, I miss you so very much. I hurt really bad. What a sock, I drove down to the hospital Tues. morning with Kaylie to see you. You asked Kaylie how her cows and sheep were doing. I helped you with your breakfast. We talked. Then that same afternoon I was told to hurry to the hospital. We drove so fast to get there, Bruce even got a speeding ticket, But, we didn`t get there in time. At least I did get to see you again at the hospital. I was very blessed to have you as my Father. You taught me alot. To use my common sense, do it right the first time, then you won`t have to go back and do it again. I have so many good memories, Going to Rowell Ranch in Castro Valley every year. You signed up for every class with the horses and wagon, Then you told me you signed me up to drive the horses in all of the women`s class, I thought I needed to practice first, You said I didn`t need to practice. I was scared to death. But, after doing the cart class and two horse hitch, and winning first place in every class we did. That wasone of my best memories and you won the buckle for over all that one year.
Going with you to the Parades  and sitting on the buckboard with you and Molly, I was so proud, The people Yelling and clapping while you did a turnaroundHow we took Wilma with us to the Clovis Parade in your big rig you had set up for the hoses and wagon.
I loved going to the schools to help you set up the chuckwagon for the children ,Just seeing how you loved showing the kids how life was years ago. Xmas tree lane in Ceres, the 27 mule team in 2008. Everyone was your friend, even if you just met them one time, you called them your friend.
There wasn`t a day that went bye that you didn`t have one or 2 friends come to visit you at home everyday. Taking care of you and Mom was the best part of my life. Dad, you are with Mom now. I love you both so very much. Until I see you both again, I`ll have my memories.

George was a true "Gentleman". My daughter Cindy Fones and I had a wonderful time on our trip to the Azores with George & Joe. He will remain in our hearts forever.

George will be missed but not forgotten. I really enjoyed Coffee & Donuts and just talking. Prayers out to the Family

The Cabral Family
We are saddened by the passing of George.  We will never forget the first time we met George.  We had just moved to
Ceres from Chicago, Illinois.  We were on our motorcycle
and noticed what appeared to be a farmer(George)
planting a field in Ceres.  We got off our motorcycle
and George came up to us and offered me a ride on one of 
his draft horses.  We were surprised at his generous offer to total strangers.  But as we learned after becoming friends with George, that was just George. His generosity had no limits.  I have that special picture of me riding one of his horses.
We'll miss your warm smile George.

George was as gifted with people as he was with Animals.  He was always happy to share his knowledge...A true inspiration.

Love you Uncle Geoge . You will be missed by so many . One day we will all be together again. One big Cabral reunion ! Give my Papa Carl a hug and kiss for me.

George was a special friend and neighbor when we lived in Ceres. He was always there to lend a hand, give  advise, share his stories and his smile. He was the most humble, loving, giving person I have ever met. My prayers are with you Cabral family. God Bless.

George Cabral's family.  Sorry to hear the loss of a great loving person from your lives.  May God Bless all of the family & friends of George with the strength and courage that all of you may need to cope with the challenges due to the loss of this man.  Take Care of each other.  I think that him & my brother thought a lot alike.  Farming with the horses  & the ole farm equipment. Take care of each other and cherish all those memories and stories your father shared.  George Cabral RIP

Flora, I'm very sorry about  your father's passing.  May the Lord be with you and the family.  Pat Lucas

George was a friend of my fathers who became a great friend to cindy and i. We spent a lot of wonderful times together with the horses and all the great friends.you will be deeply missed my friend.

Cabral Family - Sorry to hear of "Uncle" George's passing.  When I would see him at various places - he always took to the time to ask how my family was doing!

Flora, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Jan (Jones) Kuykendall

George was a man that touched so many lives.  He always had a smile for everyone.  I remember him bringing his horses and wagon to our school for the PTA Carnival to give the children rides; what a joy that was.  Also, George reminded me so much of my father, Carlos Machado, it was almost like being able to visit with my dad again who was gone too soon from this life. May your family find the wonderful memories and stories a comfort during this difficult time.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

My mentor, my friend, my grandpa!  I will miss your company, your smile, and the magic that you brought to this world to share with all of us. You were the most passionate person I have even known. Thank you so very much.  
Your grandson, Charlie

God bless you George. You and all your family are in our prayers.  Our favorite memory of George is him sitting out on the spring board over a sea of mules entertaining the crowd with his wonderful stories and answering questions.  His voice was strong, clear and full of life.  Truly he was the "salt of the earth". He will be greatly missed.

The last time I saw Uncle George was last year when I went to Nevada to help Dad close down the business. Uncle George could not longer drive vehicles, but we set him up with the tractor, and he rode around clearing weeds. He was so excited and proud of what he was doing, just riding around in circles. I have so many great memories over the years, spending time with my Godfather. My boys even share with their children their memories of fun times with Uncle George, from his old equipment, tricks he played on them, stories he would tell, and even that horrible snake bite when we all got together for a family reunion.

I knew George Cabral as Papa George... He was a very kind person with a warm smile. You will be missed by your family and friends.  Love, Cindy

Good by my Friend thanks for all the good times together,the help at our mule days in Co.the trip to Ind.the help at National Weatern, Puting the 12& 16 plow hitch together and the last time to gether with the 33 in Ca. and all the sales and shows.                                                             Gene Hilty (Garfield Wa)

One of the many demonstrations Dad loved doing. He was so happy to share his knowledge of farming in the "Ol' days".

The best fun Dad ever had was on the long Cattle Drives. He looked forward to them every year!

Dad was especially fond of his Army Wagon. I think he felt very honored to portray the Calvary of long ago!

My good friend George was a "yes" man, doing things that weren't easy. Recently, George was the star performer at the (International Festival at St. Marys Church-9/28/14). He enjoyed sharing his covered wagon & telling children about pioneering days....George, was always kind to Ladies...See you in Heaven-George. LLoyd Stueve

This is one of my best pictures of Dad. He will always be remembered as one of the best "mule skinners" there ever was!  Dad had so very many friends. I came to realize that after Georgie & I moved in with him to take care of him a few years back. I knew him as a "PaPa" sweet & happy-go-lucky. His friends loved being around him because he was a lot of fun. He shared his great knowledge of the old horse drawn farming days and absolutely loved teaching children at the schools about how it was to grow up a cowboy. Being on the trails on the "Reno Cattle Drive" or riding along down in Death Valley with his mules & army wagon. He was especially fond of his Chuck Wagon which he would set up for display for the school children and bringing the "bat box" scaring the pants off the kids. We all have such wonderful memories of Dad & each of us has a story to tell, and I just would like to say a big Thank You to the wonderful friends that loved being around him and enjoyed his company. Happy Trails to Dad!

I think my most beloved memory of PaPa George was when Darren McGavin came to Ceres with the Budweiser Clydesdales and Papa George drove them like a 21 mule train.  It was a cold winter day, and those clydesdales had steam coming out of their mouths from the cool air and so did Papa George, it was the most impressive thing I have ever seen to this day. Papa George was so well loved by so many, he will be missed.  That is how I will remember him, with the horses he so loved......

Grandpa, I have so many wonderful memories of your trips to Iowa and our trips to California. I loved all the horse/wagon rides you'd take us on, irrigating with you in the middle of the night, and testing out the 4-wheeled bicycle you found. You were always up to something with that gleam in your eyes. :) I love you, Grandpa. You will be greatly missed. XO

Uncle George greeted a lot of people different ways... 

but i will always remember when I would see him, be it one day, one week or one year, or to whom ever it was that came up to him..... he had that  "great Uncle George smile"-- handshake or hug and was genuinely happy to have friends and relatives to share time with.

And I always felt at home, welcomed and blessed for what I learned  when I was around him...

A great man..

 George will be missed by many,the memories that cannot be measured,and the impact on this community so great.Rest in peace 
George. My love to the 
 family.

Flora, Gerald and Family,
We have been in each other lives for a long time and it is always so hard to find the words when we experience the death of a parent.  Your Dad was always so cheerful, kind and such a hard worker. He had this loving spirit that took place every time that he greeted you.   Hugs, prayers and healing at this time are passed on to you.
Luann Alemao-Johnson and Gary Johnson

Taking care of my Father-in-law these last few years I found out just how much he was well thought of by so many people. He had so many friends! He found such joy being with all of them sharing & teaching his "talents" and just plain having fun! He enjoyed life to the fullest. I can never thank you all enough for always wanting to be in his company! He was a "Legend" in his own time. I always chided him about being born in the wrong era. He should have been born 2 generations before. He always "thanked" me & Georgie for all we tried to do for him & help him the best way we knew how. I'll always be proud to have called him my "PaPa". And a special thank you for his lovely friend Tommi. He loved her so very much and they were wonderful companions together. They had a very special tender love-Thank you Tommi for all you did for our Dad-you are also in our prayers at this tough time-we love you.

Good bye old friend. I'm glad my last memory of you will always be driving 22 mules together.

He was a mentor to so many of us. I'll always remember his smile and that twinkle in his eye. RIP George.

We had lots of great rides with Dad and his buggy. Best of all was Christmas Tree Lane...so beautiful!

I love you Dad.  Friday you were fine and Tuesday you were gone...before I could get there to say goodbye.  I'm so glad you didn't have a lingering, painful illness but we are still in shock. It happened so fast!

OBITUARY

George Lewis Cabral Sr.

January 18, 1926 – November 11, 2014

Lakewood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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