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James David Tavera
1957 - 2017
James David Tavera
1957 - 2017
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BORN
1957
DIED
2017
James Tavera Obituary
Mr. Tavera was born on August 22, 1957 in Seguin, TX to the late Jose G. Tavera and Delores Rubio Tavera. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; watching Nascar and college football; anything Harley Davidson; and watching monster trucks. James enjoyed spending time with his family but most of all he adored his granddaughters. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Darlene Hudson Tavera of Abilene; his daughters, Amanda and Amy Tavera of Abilene, and Jennifer Hightower and husband, Joe of Roby; brothers, Johnny Tavera and wife, Connie of Dallas, and Jose Tavera of Abilene; a sister, Judy DeLaGarza and Andy Serrano of Abilene; grandchildren, Analicya Muñoz of Abilene, Jennica Tavera of Abilene, and Ryleigh Jo Hightower of Roby; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Hightower, Andy Serrano, Jimmy Lopez, Gerardo Meza, Jose Tavera, Johnny Tavera and Josh DeLaGarza.
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February 11, 2017
Condolences from the Molina Family!
We saw James at my mothers funeral. He put a smile on my face. It was good to see him.
Continued prayers ...
Emma Aguilar
January 25, 2017
My condolences to the Tavera family. God bless!
RIP James
Rudy Castanon
January 24, 2017
Please accept our deepest condolence on the death of my cousin James. Take comfort-those who love will be reunited in eternity.
Love Rudy and Miriam Castanon
Mary Alcala
January 24, 2017
Judy, Jonny, and Joe, I am so sorry for your loss, may God have in him in his rams. I know there is a big empty place in your hearts, but he will always be with you'll. That's just the way he was always looking out for you. May God bless you in your time of need. Paul and Mary Alcala
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Karen Hamilton
January 24, 2017
Darlene, Amy, Amanda and Jennifer - My heart hurts for each of you. I pray that our God will comfort all of you in the way that only he can. Please know that I am here if you need anything...
Love you guys
Carmen,Tony & Family Alsides
January 23, 2017
Amy, we have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers may God bless you and comfort you in this times of loss and sorrow.
Karen Hamilton
January 23, 2017
Darlene,, Amy, Amanda and Jennifer - I am so sorry about the lose of your husband and Dad. Please know that I am praying for all of you and pray that comfort and peace will come to you all soon... Love you all
Cathy Morales
January 23, 2017
I am sad about him leaving this earth , I pray for peace for his girl hearts !
Cathy Morales
Shelly Tucker-Tennison
January 22, 2017
Darlene, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts
January 22, 2017
I'm so sad for you my sweet sister and nieces. Your life's will never be the same without your loved one. I pray for peace for your hearts.
- Darla
elsa martinez
January 22, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss....he was a good man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
Mary Alcala
January 22, 2017
Our condolences to the family, James was such a good loving friend, I saw him like a brother, that's he treated me. Will never forget you brother, may you RIP till we meet again, love ou, Mary Alcala
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