Paul Cavazos Duenez

Paul Cavazos Duenez, 82, of Victoria (formerly of Port Lavaca) passed away May 7, 2018. He was born September 11, 1935 to Doroteo and Andrea Cavazos Duenez. He worked for RE Clegg Trawlers as a bookkeeper for 25 years, American General as a sales agent and sales manager and after retirement, he was the manager of KGUL radio station. Paul served in the US Army for six years after receiving an Associates Degree in Business Administration at Victoria College. He was a member of the Evening Lion’s Club (in 1970s and 1980s) and was proud to have served for a couple of those years as the President; He was a member of the United Way; and member of Port Lavaca Bowling League.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Elva Rendon Duenez; daughters, DeVonne Withey, Paula Gonzalez (Ronnie) and Nicole Anderson (Richard); son, Xavier Duenez; grandchildren, Ashley Duenez, Natasha Withey, Briana Baustista (Lorenzo), Pablo Duenez (Gabby), Carlos Duenez, Olivia Anderson, John Anderson and Gilliana Gonzalez; and great-grandchildren, Brayden Silgero and Ashlynn Bautista; brother, Doroteo Duenez.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Maria de Jesus “Susie” Duenez, Porfiria “Pila” Duenez and Andrea Barrera; brother, Gregorio Duenez and granddaughter, Gabriella Suzette Gonzalez.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home with a rosary to begin at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Port Lavaca Cemetery.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.