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Blasa Tamez Obituary
BLASA "BETSY" TAMEZ
Blasa Tamez, born in Bustamante, N. L. Mexico on September 5, 1912, was called by the Lord Friday, December 11, 2009 at the age of 97. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Miss Tamez was a dress designer for over 70 years, creating over 200 coronation robes for the royalty of the Order of the Alamo and out of town debutantes. Miss Tamez traveled widely in the U. S. and abroad, including the wedding of then Princess Elizabeth to whom she presented trousseau items. She was preceded in death by her mother, Blasa G. Tamez; father, Santiago Tamez; her sisters, Tillie Tamez Whitt, Maria Teresa Ballesteros and Maria T. Flores; and her brother, Daniel Tamez. Miss Tamez is survived by her nieces and nephews, Esther Whitt Nelson, Margo Whitt Olson, Homer Whitt, Jr., Alfredo Flores, Jr., Sr. Maria Teresa Flores, Mary Lou Tamez Johnson, Norma Whitt Head, Irma Tamez Thomas, Diana Flores Boffa, Daniel Tamez, Josie Tamez Culpepper and their spouses and 30 grand nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express its gratitude to Christus Hospice Care, Maria Hernandez, Teresa Guerrero, Lupe Morales and Tere Valdez, who lovingly cared for our dear aunt to the end of her life. The family will receive friends on Thursday, evening from 6:00 to 9:00, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. in Porter Loring Chapel.
PROCESSION
FRIDAY
DECEMBER 18, 2009
9:30 A.M.
FROM PORTER LORING CHAPEL
MASS
10:00 A.M.
OUR LADY OF GRACE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
223 E. Summit at
McCullough
Pallbearers: Homer Whitt, Jr., Alfred Flores, Jr., Dr. Daniel Tamez, Dr. Raul Montemayor, George A. Olson and James P Head. Honorary Pallbearers: Alfredo L. Flores, Sr. and Dr. Richard Tamez. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Miss Tamez to a charity of your choice. Interment in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery II.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
December 22, 2009
Dear Maria and Family,
Know I hold all of you in prayer as you mourn the loss of a dear family member. May she rest in peace .
Shalom,
Sr. Kathleen Reynolds
Sr. Shirley Vaughn
December 15, 2009
Maria and all Ms. Blasa's nieces and nephews,
God graced you with a wonderful aunt and now she continues to watch over you as she enjoys eternal life, free of all aches and pains. May the Prince of Peace grant you deep peace and consolation as you bid her farewell.
Teresa Maya
December 15, 2009
Dear Sr María Teresa and family... our prayers with you as you mourn the loss of such a fine lady!
MILLER FAMILY
December 14, 2009
TAMEZ FAMILY:
WE ALL KNOW THAT AUNT BETSY WAS THE BEST THERE WAS, SHE WAS A TROOPER, SHE WENT EVERYWHERE AND DID ALL THAT HER NEICES AND NEPHEWS, AND GREATS WANTED HER TO DO WITHOUT ANY QUESTIONS, SHE TRAVELED EVERYWHERE TO EVENTS THAT THE FAMILY WAS INVOLVED IN.
SHE IS NOW WITH HER MOTHER AND HER SIBLINGS AND IS RESTING COMFORTABLY, EVEN THOUGH WE MISS HER TERRIBLY SHE IS WATCHING DOWN UPON US AS WE PRAY FOR HER AND HER FAMILY IN HEAVEN
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