Asencion Tata Chon Cabral

79, passed away on March 8, 2011 at 11:15pm in Tucson, Arizona. He lived in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, with his immediate family residing in Phoenix, Arizona. Ascencion, known as Chon, was born in Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico, on August 15, 1931. He was married to Guadalupe Cabral in September of 1953 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. He then legally immigrated to the United States by his employer’s sponsorship along with his wife, brother Simon, sister-in-law Amelia, a nephew and his eldest daughter, Melanie Cabral. From 1953 to 1976, Chon was a farm worker in Texas, Colorado and California. He performed as a lead person for several crews at a time and had vast knowledge of harvesting fruits and vegetables. In 1976, he moved to Arizona and worked in landscaping, possessing an excellent green thumb. After suffering a stroke on February 14, 1982, he became disabled. His wife, Guadalupe “Lupe” Cabral, died in January 2001 in Phoenix, AZ.

Survivors include three children: Melanie Cabral, Gloria Cabral (Nicknamed “Georgie” by her dad), and Arturo Cabral; two siblings: Ismael Bermudez and Margarita Herrera Cabral; four grandchildren: Cynthia Mendoza, Daniel Figueroa and Lawrence and Holly Gutierrez; and four great-grandchildren: Zinnia and Sofia Figueroa and Victor and Victoria Mendoza. Tata Chon was a believer in Jesus Christ, and will have everlasting life, for Christ says, “You don’t have to wait for the end. I am, right now, resurrection and life. The one who believes in Me, even though he dies, will live.” (John 11:25).

Visitation 6-7pm with Memorial service at 7-8:30pm on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Harvest Outreach Christian Center 715 E Western Avenue Avondale, AZ.

Funeral Service 10am, Friday, March 18, 2011 at Resthaven Park Mortuary Chapel 4310 E Southern Avenue Phoenix, AZ. Interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery 4310 E Southern Avenue Phoenix, AZ