William Champion

On August 18, 2012 the music at Las Canarias died. "El Curro", Willie Champion, had gone to his eternal reward. That great old dinning room was never the same to me after that - it had lost it's heart. No more flamenco shows, no sitting at the bar and listening to Willie play, no more going out with the family after shows. His guitar is silent, the chair where he sat and played is empty. Eight years - has it been that long? But Willie still lives in our memories - and in our hearts.

Remembering Curro, on the anniversary of his passing. We still remember you. And now, since 10-25-17, my husband and your friend Freddy Salas, has joined the Band of Angels. May you both be resting in peace, in the house of the Lord. Till we meet again.

To all friends and family, so sorry for your loss...I was floored when I saw this on the news. I was a friend of Willie Jr as a kid in the 70's and was so impressed by the sheer talent the Champion family had. I moved away in 79 and just returned to Texas 2 years ago. I know y'all probably don't remember me but I have great memories of your family. My Prayers are with you, God Bless...
My email is [email protected] if anyone can shed some light on Willie Jr passing...

Teresa, Rosalinda, Elsa & Families,

Our sincerest condolences for your loss. May God's blessing confort you at this time and always.

Gavino & Diana Limon

Elsa, sorry to hear about your dad. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

J.Mora (San Antonio)

Teresita and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May The Lord comfort you in your time of need. Keeping his wonderful memory alive through your children and grandchildren and all the people he touched with his music, is a great tribute to him. We'll always remember with a smile.
God Bless all of you.
Fred & Sylvia Salas

Teresa, I was saddened by the passing of Willie. I was glad that I got to see him at Juanio's funeral. My love &prayer's will be with you in the next difficult day's and month's to come. My condolences to your family. Con todo mi carino, tu prima, Iris y familia

My deepest sympathy. I've known el curo all of my life. I'm son of well known Felicitas "dinky" luna

To the Champion family, my condolences, I am a great nephew of Willie, my grandfather was Johnny L Champion his half brother. I am sorry for the great lost of a great man.