Octavio Caraveo

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at Hermosa Drive Church of Christ.
Octavio, 71, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Michael Joiner will officiate at the services, followed by Richardo Rito Castillo.

Octavio was born June 14, 1941 in La Junta, Chihuahua, Mexico, and came to the U.S. as a young man, and obtained his citizenship in 1974. Married his sweetheart January 16, 1960 in Artesia. Very soon, Octavio started to fulfill his fathers hope that his children would pursue the American Dream. Armed with an abiding trust in God, a tireless work ethic, a quick mind, and an enduring drive to care for his family, Octavio steadily moved over the years from farmhand to owneroperator for 25 years of the La Fiesta Restaurant to respected residential contractor in his beloved Artesia.

Octavio, a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, lived a life of integrity, faith, and accountability. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Kathy, his two daughters, Cori Granado and her husband Mike, and Linda Sterling and her husband John, and son, Oscar Caraveo and his wife Bernadette. His niece Monica Caraveo Pilip, who was like a daughter to him. He is also survived by granddaughter Kristen Collins and her husband Doug, grandson Michael Granado, and granddaughters Sonia Caraveo and Madeleine Sterling. Octavio also lived to enjoy two greatgrandchildren, Kambry and Chase Collins.

Octavio was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Teresa Caraveo, a brother Oscar Leonel Caraveo and an infant sister. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Elva Bustillos and her husband Miguel, his sister Ramona Sedillo, his brother Louie Caraveo and wife Susie. Octavio also will always be admired by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Next to his love for the Lord and his family, Octavio delighted relaxing in the great outdoors. Over the years, he also became an avid hunter. His son will miss him this hunting season since Octavio was hoping to bag his first elk.

Another gift Octavio had was that of laughter and few whom he liked were exempt from being the target of his dry wit and practical jokes every once in a while. However, he also had a special spiritual dimension. One of his favorite quotes was, The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh, blessed be the name of the Lord.