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Flaco Jiménez
1939 - 2025
Flaco Jiménez
1939 - 2025
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BORN
1939
DIED
2025
Flaco Jiménez Obituary
He was a Grammy Award-winning accordionist and singer known for his Tejano and norteño tunes.
Jiménez is being remembered as a member of the supergroups the Texas Tornados and Los Super Seven, and for playing on the Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens hit, "Streets of Bakersfield."
By Legacy News Staff
(Image: AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
50 Entries
Chris Burciaga
August 29, 2025
Jimenez Family,
I wanted to share a personal story with you all. A few years ago, my family and I drove a few hundred miles to ensure that my children´s first concert was Flaco. Growing up a Tejano, Flaco was a staple of our family´s music. This picture is posted next to a signed Texas Tornado cover. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time.
J Hoffman
August 18, 2025
He deeply influenced Tejano music and helped popularize it. His contribution is immeasurable. Thank you Flaco for sharing your music with us. You will never be forgotten.
JB & Family
August 18, 2025
My family shares the sorrow of the Jimenez family and are praying for the peace, healing and comfort of knowing Flaco is with our Lord.
Dancing and singing with my granddaughter to 'He is a Tejano' and telling her how the sounds of Flaco's accordion playing make the story come alive! We'll continue celebrate his life by singing & dancing to the music he created and played.
Love & Respect from our family.
Margie Asevedo
August 17, 2025
My deepest condolences. A great legend has earn his wings.
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Mr.Jr.
August 14, 2025
My condolences.
Katherine Bell
August 11, 2025
Flaco rejuvenated the reputation and pizzazz of the piano accordion and made it groove again, as it should. Jimenez was a brother in the code of multicultural TexMex luminaries with style, sincerity, intellect and the universal vibe. The merry dance you all have led us on! Vale Flaco! Ole!
Rebecca T.Jimenez
August 9, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family, may he be held in the highest heaven , where your music will be heard all over the beautiful blue sky, I´ll always remember him as a wonderful and kind father n law, may you R.I.P,
Prayers to the family
Rebecca Taylor Jimenez
Alicia mena
August 9, 2025
My condolences to the Jimenez family
Ur father was grand musician I do hope that his family continues his legacy to able do to contribute scholarships, and his name and may want his family members to continue playing his accordion I thank you so very much for allowing us to share your father husband with us
DE
August 8, 2025
Condolences to Flaco´s family and friends during this time of grief and sorrow. May the fond memories of your loved one always be remembered.
Janelle Almendis
August 8, 2025
Que El Dios de amor y musical, Jehová Les de El Consuelo a sus corazones.
ALFRED S olivares
August 8, 2025
BLESSING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, Your now in heaven teaching the others the wonderful music you shared with us here. God Bless you: your memory of love and music will be here for ages.
Alfred Olivares Jr., San Antonio, Texas
Joe M. Zuniga
August 7, 2025
You will never be forgotten old friend. You will live on in the hearts and minds of many. Your influence on Tejano music will continue on forever.
Joey Diaz
August 7, 2025
Tio Flaco. I remember when I was about 23 yrs old, you wanted to teach me to play the accordian. You inspired me to follow your foot steps into the music business. You will always be a great inspiration for so many accordian players as well as other musicians in general who love music . Will hold you in my heart always. Joey D. / Joe Diaz/ Guero.
Arthur Garza
August 7, 2025
Flaco thank you for buying me a coke bottle 50 years
Arthur Garza
Lynette Jimenez
August 7, 2025
Rip to the legend Flaco Jimenez and my condolences to his family
Delia N Gonzales
August 7, 2025
My deepest condolences to his family. May he RIP in Paradise. I remember when I saw him play at SeaWorld in the 90's. Great music and memories. He will be deeply missed.
Homer Lott Jr
August 7, 2025
To one of the greatest musician and gentleman ! You spread the gospel of music. God Bless
Jose Bazaldua
August 7, 2025
RIP Flaco Jimenez,my sincere condolences to all the Jimenez family ,and thank you Flaco for all the memories and joy you give us,may you rest in peace
Jose Bazaldua
August 7, 2025
RIP Falco Jimenez , thank you for the memories and joy your music gave me,and around the world,you will be missed but never forgotten, your work is done here,you have gone home,,RIP Falco
Juliana Abello
August 7, 2025
My favorite performer of all time. I love Tejano music and agree that he deserved to win Grammys. He was the best and will genuinely be missed. RIP Flaco.
Oscar Vega
August 6, 2025
A true music man missing you. And I'm still leaning the accordion because of you, and my love of the conjunto Texas style and Tejano my Family is from El Valle I'm from California my condolences to the family and thank you for the sacrifices you went through for shareing Leonardo (Flaco) Jimenez with the world without him there would be no Accordion RIP , now your music will live on. Adios
Minnie Beltran
August 6, 2025
What a loss to Tejano Music
Celia Castro from San Antonio Texas
August 5, 2025
May you rest in peace Mr. Flaco Jimenez.
The Rios Family , Bandera Texas
August 5, 2025
A legend in his own lead, the greatest accordion player ever you will be missed thank you for the music that you gave us throughout the years. Rest in peace Flaco.
Tess
August 5, 2025
Rest in Peace, sir. What a legacy you leave. I love your participation in"Streets of Bakersfield" - an awesome song. Go with God.
Karen SUE Jensen
August 5, 2025
Flaco was always so wonderful to mt 3 kids and I @Market Square. I shared w him my Grandmothers love of the Accordian. We were friends forever after thatRest in Peace in. Heaven my friend.Amen
Karen Sue Jensen
Raul Morin
August 5, 2025
Vaya con Dios Mi Amigo Gracias por la Amistad Viva Seguien
John BARRETT
August 4, 2025
A superstar in the Hispanic music business who often crossed over to country
Lenora Ramos
August 4, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to the Jimenez family. Great accordion musician , will be missed but not forgotten.
Scott R. Caddell
August 4, 2025
Senior Jimenez, your instrument brought smiles to millions! You are free to go and do whatever you want! Thanks for sharing your gift.
Ruth Chavez
August 4, 2025
Dios te Bendiga por los another de musical Linda que nos detis.VAYA CON DIOS
Minnie Beltran
August 4, 2025
What a loss to the Tejano music world . He was the best accordion player.
Martini Jimenez
August 3, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers to the Jimenez family may you rest in peace flaco you will be missed
John Rendon
August 3, 2025
My condolences to the family, great musician I had the pleasure playing and recording with. Rest in peace my friend
John Rendon
Pat Hernandez
August 3, 2025
To the family and friends of beautiful Flaco! May you find comfort in the days ahead. Remember his light through his wonderful music and amazing talent! Vaya con Dios.
Cathy Lara- Lawrence
August 3, 2025
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My condolence to the family and friends may he rest in peace.
Lisa Vigil
August 3, 2025
Rest in Heaven you will always be the best accordion player now and forever your music will live on forever in our hearts fly high with the angels Lisa Ruth Betty and Elias Vigil Steve Ornelas
Placido Salazar
August 3, 2025
My great friend and HERO, Leonardo "Flaco" Jimenez, for over 60 years. I had the honor of recording several songs with him and we did a duet on one of my songs "Ni El Allan to De Los Ninos." We shared many fun moments together, so I will cherish those precious moments forever. Rest In Peace, Fellow U.S. Veteran and Brother-Musician Placido Salazar
Michael Aranda
August 3, 2025
I am very saddened by the loss of this wonderful man!! May you rest in peace and play the music in heaven
Kenneth Segura Knoll
August 3, 2025
I was blessed to have had the opportunity to have Flaco play on some of our Red Pepper Sound recordings, share the stage, and have him share stories about his music and life. You are a music legend. My prayers for the family, and remember, there is no better medicine for the pain you are feeling than the memories of your time with Flaco. Via Con Dios Flaco!
RR
August 3, 2025
So many fans were able to enjoy the beautiful music of this talented musician for so many years. He will truly be missed. Heartfelt condolences to the Jimenez family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all.
Rose cantu
August 3, 2025
My Condolences to the Jimenez Family . Rest In Peace Flaco with your Heavenly Father Jesus Christ
Amen . Now you can play for the Lord .
Miguel de San Marcos
August 3, 2025
A beautiful soul. An untouchable talent. Your music will live for generations. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and gift. Texas has lost a legend. God Bless Mr.Tex-Mex
Gail Luna
August 2, 2025
He was a fantastic musician. I head him as often as I could and will be blessed by hearing him on CD´s. May God bless him and welcome him to Heaven.
Ron & Karen Kochell
August 2, 2025
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Travis Miller
August 2, 2025
Elida I am sorry for the loss of your Brother Flaco. He was a very humble, nice and caring man when I met him when you introduced him to me. He was a great Musician, and an inspiration to young accordion players through the world. Your Nephews and your family are in my prayers. He was very jovial the three times I met him there in Seguin and in Lockhart.
Woody Jarvis
August 2, 2025
GOD BLESS FLACO ! REST IN PEACE AND ENTERTAIN THE ANGELS !!!
Eduardo Moncivalles
August 2, 2025
To The Jimenez Family,
My name is Eduardo Moncivalles. My mother was Margarita Maldonado.
As a child, I lived at 1623 Saltillo St. across the street from the Jimenez homestead. I played with Jimmy and Eddie Jimenez.
It is with deep regret that you suffer such a loss. May God bless and keep you close.
Rachel Frausto
August 2, 2025
Our condolences to Fkacos family. May he rest in peace.
Rita G .Barraza
August 1, 2025
Rest in Paradise and thank you for all the great memories and the music
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