George Chacon

George Chacon passed away May 23, 2024. He was with his beautiful wife Adrian by his side and surrounded by family at his home in Visalia, California. He was 80 years old. His 2 RNs Elizabeth, RN and Esther Fernandez, RN bathed George and gave and ordered medication, comfort and love. Dr. Stephen Grossman, M.D. signed orders for Hospice. His two dogs Ruby and Crystal were also by his side. He patted their heads and they jumped up and down. They loved George, as well as his cat Kiki that he used to tease. George was born in Los Angeles, California on January 17, 1944 to his parents Eva (passed from heart problems) and Phillip Chacon (passed at 50 years old of a heart attack). George had 4 brothers; Phillip Jr. (passed from heart problems), Larry (passed from a brain tumor), Martin (passed from lung problems) and Freddie (passed away at a young age during surgery). All of us will miss George dearly and we hope and pray to see him again in God's land. George is a saint on earth, just like my mom Julia De La Garza. She went to church every day. That is what I want to do, go to church every day until I pass to be with George. We are soulmates. We have a great story. Father Pastor Reverend Chavez gave us both our last rights and special blessing. Plus he gave us anointing of the sick every time George and I went to St. Charles Church. Father Chavez gives me special blessing. George was raised in the Tulare area near St. Rita's Church. He attended Tulare Union High School, where he met his bride to be Adriana. George called Adriana the love of his life and they were High School sweethearts. Not only was George handsome and strong but he was also an outstanding athlete. George made the Varsity Basketball team as a Sophomore along with two of his brothers who also played on the Varsity A team with George. His first focused studies were in the medical field and worked as an orderly at Tulare Hospital. With the gift of good hands, he left for Ohio and graduated from Meat cutting school. He became a Meat Department Manager and worked at Vons, Save Mart and Big John's in Hanford, Ca. He was a hard worker, admired by many, and they were lucky to have him. He was also a great Coach and a professional Martial Artist. George was a Black Belt and along with Adriana, also a Black Belt, opened two Karate studios in Visalia and one in Porterville. George then found his way into working for the State of California in the Department of Corrections and worked at Corcoran State Prison for 15 years. George is survived by the love of his life, Adriana Chacon, his first and only love and they were married for 59 years. He was also a wonderful father to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, who completely adored him. He taught them so many life lessons and he was the most incredible role model a father could be. His children are Shelly, Julia, George, Mario. April 19, 2024 George's heart was in fibrillation mode. He had surgery at Kaweah Hospital. Defibrillator and pace maker were in place. George complained how it made him feel weak unable to taste food. Everything tasted bland and he lost 20 lbs. He didn't feel himself. May 2, 2024 George's left side was numb. His left leg and left arm. Called 911 ambulance. Took George to ER Kaweah Hospital, sent George by air to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. He had emergency surgery and removed a blood clot from the right side of his brain. Dr's. told me he was paralyzed on the left side of his body. Also had an infection in defibrillator. After 3 weeks George wanted to come home. He missed his massaging recliner. He missed being at home with me. May 20, 2024 Dr, at Community Hospital stated that George had a leaky left ventricle valve bleeding into Georgie's system. Also that George had two congestive heart failures. One in ICU another in progressive #1. After progressive and back to ICU. George loved Jesus. George went to St. Charles Church. He loved Reverend Pastor Chavez. He loved having Reverend Chavez give him his last rights. George and Adriana are soulmates. God put them together for 59 years, to help each other to get to Heaven. They married at St. Rita's Church in Tulare in 1965. Baptized their 4 children, in the Catholic Church, St. Rita's. George's medical history: heart problems, heart attack, stroke, abnormal heart beat, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, apnea. He had abnormal breathing. He was paying $7,000 a month for heart medication. At the end the patient does not have the mental capacity to receive and deliberate upon the Dr's prognosis treatment options. George was unable to speak. The tongue was affected by the stroke. He couldn't write either. Potential consequences of agreeing to or declining said treatment and the ability to communicate these preferences. The closest family member, his precious wife Adriana and daughter Julia Sullivan, love and respect George's wishes. They understand because they are Catholic and have God and the Holy Spirit, and Jesus in their hearts. But by the Grace of God the Catholic Church does not believe in artificial intelligence. His wife doesn't want artificial intelligence. My son wanted to speak at the Mass. I told him no because they changed that rule, which I agree with. It's not proper. He doesn't understand. George believed that nothing is impossible with God. George is a very religious Catholic person like his wife. George and Adriana go to St. Charles Catholic Church. They put all their love on God and saving their souls. All their trust in Father Reverend Chavez. George told Adriana to seek Father Reverend Chavez as your advisor, to save your spirit. All I want is to be able to save my soul and be in Heaven with my soul mate. I promised George I would never marry again. There is no one like my George, the love of my life, my soul mate. I told George maybe I can become a nun, like Mother Teresa, and help the poor and dying. Yes you can do it. He said you always had miracles, with faith. George went home to be with his loving wife at home. He wanted to be with his dogs Ruby and Crystal. He touched them and saw them jumping up and down, excited to see him. They could see him all the time in the same room. George passed peacefully to be with the Lord on May 23, 2024. George and his unwavering faith in God. Keep God at the center of your life and the rest will work itself out. All of us will miss George dearly. He is in Heaven and soon we will all be in Heaven with Jesus and God the Father. In the past, Adriana and George went to anointing of the sick Saturday following the Mass at St. Mary's Church. It made them feel better and closer to God, about their medical conditions. Pastor Reverend Alex Chavez is a blessing for George and Adriana. He came to our house and blessed our household and property. George and Adriana belong to the gatabout travel club. They went to Rome to see the Pope. They went to Mexico City. Adriana went to China when she was younger to the Hunan Province where she studied martial arts. They traveled a lot when they were young. They belonged to the dance club. They loved their new friends. They loved dining and watching other couples dance because of George's medical problems. Pastor Reverend Alex Chavez will give George and I special blessing, and said special prayers for us, which meant a lot to George and I. A lot of comfort to us. Reverend Chavez will be saying Mass for George Chacon. George believed that nothing is impossible with God. George is a very religious Catholic person. When he was 12 he lived next to St. Rita's. He met a missionary Priest. He invited George to church. He told him about miracles. He asked George if his family was going to church. George said no. He was the only one. This was a miracle because 4 years later, when he met Adriana at 16 years old. Adriana also went to St. Rita's. Adriana's father would not let Adriana date. So the only way George could see her, was at church and the movies. If he found out that she was seeing a boy in the theater, he wouldn't let her go to the movies. George could not talk to her or walk outside with her because Mr. De La Garza would watch her until she went inside. He also would already be waiting outside the theater. If he would have seen her with a boy, he would not let her go to the movies. He would threaten her. I better not see you with a boy. She said no and I don't like boys. For years at St. Rita's George would not talk to Adriana so he wouldn't get her in trouble. The end of a love story, and the beginning of a future in Heaven with God the Father, Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ. Viewing will be held 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday, June 13th, 2024 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Rosary will follow from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Friday, June 14th, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 608 N. Church Street, Visalia. Graveside services will be held 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Friday, June 14th, 2024 at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Reception will be held at 1:00 PM at Serra Center, 507 N. Garden St., Visalia. Wife would like in place of flowers, bring desserts to the Reception. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

George Chacon

January 17, 1944 - May 23, 2024