Edward H. Cook, Jr.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward H. Cook Jr., 82, of Beeville, TX, who peacefully departed his life on February 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. 

Edward H. Cook Jr. was born on August 25, 1942, Eagle Corner, Wisconsin, to Edward H. Cook Sr. and Zrita Cook.  He lived a life centered on love, family, and faith.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, he was a cherished presence in the lives of all who knew him.  From an early age, he embraced the values of hard work, kindness, and family, which remained the guiding principles of his life. 

On April 25, 1965, Edward H. Cook Jr. married his beloved wife Rose Della Sylva, and together they created a home filled with warmth, joy, and unwavering love. Through Sunday dinners, holiday celebrations, and everyday moments, he nurtured a legacy of love that will be treasured by generations to come. 

He was a loving and devoted father, guiding his children with kindness, patience, and unwavering support.  His greatest fulfillment came from seeing his family flourish, taking pride in every step of their journey, from the smallest victories to life’s greatest accomplishments. 

His warmth, wisdom, and gentle nature will live on in the hearts of those he touched.  Though he is no longer with us, his memory will remain a guiding light and a source of comfort and inspiration.

Edward H. Cook is preceded in death by his wife Rose Della Cook, parents Edward H. Cook Sr. and Zrita Cook, and son James Arnold Garza.  

While we mourn his passing, we find peace in knowing he is once again with loved ones, who went before him, guiding us from above with warmth and love. 

Edward H. Cook Jr is survived by his beloved children:  Lenore Faye Gaona (Abel), Theresa Ann Torres (Noel), Polly Scott (Will), and a loving father figure to Joe Zuniga.  He was blessed with 9 grandchildren: Joshua Alexander Acosta, Taylor Rose Salazar, Courtney Faye Salazar, Christopher John Salazar, Marcella Rose Aldaz, Alyssa Ann Flores, Jonathan Edward Garza, Joseph Adam Garza, Veronica Lynn Jones. 17 great grandchildren: Elliana Isabella Lopez, Audrey Lynn Cantu, Kimberly Rose Cantu, Ernest Everett Cantu, Lillie Faye Salazar, Major Christopher Salazar, Lorenzo Joseph Gutierrez, Lively Mae Salazar, Jason Edward Garza, Madelyn Marie Garza, Milena Sophie Garza, Isabella Capri Garza, Aubrey Marie Garza, James Daniel Garza, Joshua Adam Garza, Ayda Olivia Garza, Jason Joseph Garza, Lyric Faith Gaona, Abel Gaona Jr. and one great- great-grandson; Brayden James Urdiales.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua Acosta, Christopher Salazar, Tifni Puebla, Joseph Gutierrez, Christopher Jones and Michael Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Lareau, Jonathan Garza, Joseph Garza and Annette Valdez.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Oak Park Memorial Funeral Chapel. A Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 PM that same evening. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Interment will follow with Full Military Honors at Beeville Memorial Park Cemetery.

OAK PARK MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL

BEEVILLE, TEXAS

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