George Salem Abraham

George Salem Abraham of Canadian.

With great sorrow, we share the loss of our beloved son and brother, George Salem Abraham, at the age of 22.

Services will be private at the request of his family. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

George was born to Salem and Ruth Ann Abraham on April 4, 2003, as the youngest boy of eight kids. Out of all the siblings, George was the hardest worker, the funniest, and the best athlete. He loved being active and getting outside. He spent many beautiful days with his family, friends, and dogs on the River Ranch, where he loved to hunt, swim, fish, ride ATVs and dirt bikes, and work outside. He was driven and competitive, finding many friends and much joy in basketball, football, tennis, skiing, track and cross country. He graduated from Canadian High School in 2021. After many visits and football games with his dad and brothers, he fell in love with the University of Notre Dame. He was accepted to Notre Dame and Pepperdine but chose to be an undergraduate at Notre Dame. He enjoyed plenty of old man hobbies too, like beekeeping and hunting for antiques.

We all admired George’s strength and drive, but George’s best quality was his heart. It’s what we will miss the most. He brought so much laughter and joy to his friends and family. His beautiful blue eyes, lop-sided smile, and infectious giggles lit up every room. He always found plenty of time to spend with his siblings, family, and dogs. We’re so grateful for the time and memories.

After a long and courageous four-year battle with bulimia, anxiety, and depression, George died by suicide the morning of Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Canadian, Texas, on the ranch he loved so dearly. We sorrowfully respect his decision. We never could have had enough time with George. His loss will be felt in our hearts forever. We know George has found the peace and rest he and ourselves so desperately wanted for him. He did his best. He has and will always be the best son, brother, and friend we could ask for.

George is survived by his parents, Salem and Ruth Ann Abraham; his sister, Kate, and her husband, Alex Tiernan; his brother, Mitchell, and his girlfriend, Alli Acuff; his sister, Claire, and her boyfriend, Dr. Joe Ruzbarsky; his brother, Robert, and his fiancée, Katherine Doherty; his sister, Ann Marie, and her husband, Dan Botero Lopez; his sister, Grace, and her boyfriend, Alex Finan; his sister, Ellen; his yellow lab, Jozie; and many friends and family. He was preceded in death by his favorite dogs: Rosie, Coco, and Hank.

The family suggests donations to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, The National Eating Disorders Association, or the ASPCA. Donations may be mailed to Abraham Trading, 124 Main Suite 200, Canadian, TX 79014; please designate the Foundation in Memory of George Salem Abraham.