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RENE REQUENEZ
EDINBURG - Rene Requenez, 37, was called upon by the Lord, Monday, December 7, 2009, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.
Rene was born December 3, 1972 to Hermilo and Raquel Requenez. He attended and graduated from the Edinburg School District and upon graduating he continued his studies at UTPA where he graduated and majored in Rehabilitation Service. He became the Valley's poster child for Muscular Dystrophy from 1984 to 1989. He accomplished many feats in computer technology area such as evaluating software for Microsoft, AT& T and other companies in where his input brought many good changes for people with disabilities to improve their lives. Along with his accomplishment he developed web sites and won 3rd place on a movie production that he developed. For the past 2 years he became involved in the Consumer Directed work group to help people with disabilities improve their lives. In 2009 he was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to become a member on the Texas Council on Developmental Disabilities Committee. He was expected to be named advisor of the consumer directed work group during the month of December, 2009, but felt short on time.
Rene is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Alfredo Requenez, and Aguedo Garcia.
Rene is survived by his parents, Hermilo and Raquel Requenez; a brother, Hector Requenez; paternal grandmother, Anita Requenez; maternal grandmother, Dubelsa Garcia all of Edinburg; and numerous uncles and aunts.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 pm, with a 7 pm rosary today, December 9, 2009, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will be at 10 am Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.
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Mary Leal Nevares
June 16, 2015
Rene,
Even though you have been gone for several years now, I still think about you often. You were a great friend to me. You always greeted me with a smile and even though a lot of time had passed between our visits, you always acted like no time had ever passed between us. I remembered how you always wanted me to tell you about what I was doing in my life and I always felt I could trust you with my secrets. You could dole out advice without sounding preachy by saying Have you ever thought that perhaps..? You could always bring a new and fresh perspective to any situation because you could see the good in people. You were a hopeless romantic and dreamed of having someone to love. You had so many dreams for yourself and it pained me you couldn't make some of them happen during your life. And I cheered you on for those dreams you did make into reality. You were my special friend and I miss you terribly. I will never have another friend like you in my life.
August 27, 2010
I'm sorry I signed your book late. I am here sending you my condolences. May God bless you and always keep you in his care. Rene was a very special person for who he was. He was a very good role model for what he did.
Veronica Elliott Enriquez
August 27, 2010
I'm sorry I signed your book late. I am here sending you my condolences. May God bless you and always keep you in his care. Rene was a very special person for who he was. He was a very good role model for what he did.
bernadette Keke
February 5, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Pastor Julius Bamibe
January 21, 2010
My gratitude to God for a life though short but well spent and deepest sympathy to the Reqeunez family for the loss of your son, brother and friend. Even though I never met him, but from what I read, he left a legacy in this world. Please, keep his memory alive! May the Lord continue to uphold and keep the rest of your family.
Pablo Guzman
December 29, 2009
Sorry for your Loss- I have known Rene since middle school. Rene was always full of joy and happiness. He had such a positive influence on many and will be missed.
Pablo Guzman San Antonio, TX
December 16, 2009
Hermilo& Raquel and the Requenez family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your son and brother. I will always remember his joy, patience and courage. We need to follow that example now and in the future. Lets remnember Jesus is comming soon and when he does all of the faithful will be reunited. Love in Christ, Bernice
Requenez.
December 16, 2009
Hermilo & Raquel Requenez & Family, Thinking & Praying for you - Truely Rene was a very wonderful and inspirational person and relative. We have this hope to see him again in Heaven. Love You, Linda Requenez-Pena
December 16, 2009
Hermilo & Raquel Requenez & Family, Thinking & Praying for you - Truely Rene was a very wonderful and inspirational person and relative. We have this hope to see him again in Heaven. Love You, Linda Requenez-Pena
& Lo siento mucho que no pude estar con Uds. Siempre me acuerdo que Rene fue muy optimista cuando visitabamos. Asi debemos de ser nosotros tambien. Cristo viene pronto y procuremos estar listos para ser reunidos con nuestros seres queridos.
Bernice Requenez Santa Maria, CA
Vnya Powell
December 15, 2009
My deepest sympathy to you over Rene's passing. What a tremendous legacy to leave behind of improving lives for so many. God bless you during this time and always.
Tamiyko Prince
December 15, 2009
I did not know Rene personally but wanted to say how much his life and his work to improve the lives of person with disabilities,touched my heart. I am a DADS employee and work with the Medically Dependent Children Program in San Antonio. I just wanted to express my deepest condolences to the Requenez family. May god bless you and keep you.
Leslie Curtis
December 14, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Rene's passing. I feel so privileged to have gotten to know him for a very brief time on the CDS Workgroup. I was in total awe of him at my first meeting and quickly decided he was the workhorse of the group. What a very talented young man and what an inspiration to all those who knew him. He will be truly missed and my prayers are with your family during this difficult time. He was a jewel.
Cyndi Scott
December 11, 2009
As the mother of a child with SMA, my heart goes out to the Requenez family. Rene served as such a source of inspiration for my daughter and family. We were blessed to know Rene and learn from him during the brief moments we were able to talk. I deeply regret not making the time to learn more from his incredible wisdom. I find comfort in knowing that he is free of pain and limitations as he sits by God's side, and I know with all my heart that my daughter Cayce has gained a special guardian angel as she continues with the many challenges that face her here on earth. Please know that Rene and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Lucy and Armando Alvarado
December 11, 2009
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Requenez family on the passing of their son Rene, who is now with the Lord. I met Rene when he was attending South Jr. High. I not only had contact with him, due to being a Counselor but also because he was a good friend of our daugther Michele. He lived life to its fullness and was a truly and inspiration for many. May the Lord Bless you and give you peace.
Anne Caraveo-Salinas
December 11, 2009
To Mr and Mrs Requenez and Hector, I was in school with Rene since kinder at Robert E. Lee, and it saddens me to know of his passing. I have learned through my faith that Rene is now in a better place and is no longer suffering, he is now walking on streets of gold and is dancing and rejoicing with our Lord in Heaven. My prayers go out to the family and I pray that God will comfort you in these hard times.
Eva Rodriguez
December 10, 2009
I went to school with Rene and was saddened by the news of his passing. Please know that you and yours are in my prayers. My deepest condolences.
December 10, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Requenez,
On behalf of Juan & Ofelia Villarreal and Family, we send our deepest and sincerest condolences on the passing of Rene. Rene was truly an inspiration and example for many. We respected and admired his contributions to the community and society, and will miss him in our neighborhood.
Words cannot touch the depth of sorrow that is yours, but may the joy and memorable moments you shared together help to sustain you during such a bleak time. Our hopes and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You remain in our hearts and thoughts.
Aaron Villarreal (Edinburg, TX (now residing in Austin, TX))
Alzi Vasquez
December 10, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Requenez family and to Hector Requenez. It was an honor to work with Rene while in under grad and he taught me a lot about the technology. He was a person of many talents and greatly admired. He sure will be missed, but now he is in our Lord's Glory and in a much better place.
Ana Alaniz-Alvarez
December 10, 2009
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy. Rene will truely be missed. I knew him well from high school & choir. My sister Veronica+ was a good friend of his also. May the loving memories bring you comfort on the years to come. His presence on earth was truely a miracle to his family and to all those he helped. Lord bless you.
Carol Drewry-Cupit
December 10, 2009
Milo, I am so sorry to hear about Rene. When I saw you last at Walgreens, you were excited about Renes's appointment by Gov. Perry. I remember him fondly when I worked in the College of Health Sciences & Human Services. Please accept my deepest sympathy on behalf your family. I know now that Rene is a better place and will be happy. God Bless!
Francisco Karr
December 10, 2009
You have my family's deepest condolences in Rene's passing. I remember Rene from high school. He always had a hearty hello or a big smile on his face. The Good Lord has another angel at his side.
Dana Perry
December 9, 2009
My sincere sympathy to the family of Rene. It was a blessing to meet you and Rene at our council meeting, and as a mother of children who are differently-abled we know the sadness your heart must hold. God Bless you and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Dana Smith Perry-Council Member, Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
Mark Hancock
December 9, 2009
In a way... I've always considered Rene, Hector and myself to be a group of three. Rene... cannot be replaced. He accomplished more immobile than many people mobile.
Maciel Family
December 9, 2009
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of Rene. He was always a joy to be around and we could always tell how very intelligent he was even as a baby. He will continue to live in all hearts and especially in the lives of all of those he was able to help with his hard work and dedication. God Bless You.
Juan & Evette Matta
December 9, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tommy Ford
December 9, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will miss Rene's e-mails and his loving updates on each family member.
Rene made significant contributions and influenced the development and evolution of the Consumer Directed Services option to provide opportunities to Texans with disabilities and the elderly who chose to be the employer of their services providers.
Rene will continue to influence the evolution of the Consumer Directed Services option as well as other programs and services in the future.
Working with Rene was a blessing and such a strong testimony of the influence parents and family have on the lives of their children.
Lydia Diaz-Lagunas
December 9, 2009
I went to school the Rene. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord above fill you with a peace that passes all understanding.
Romeo Cuellar
December 9, 2009
Its been a long road for us brother… Junior High to High School to the University… and a lot of just simple hanging out… how we have seen so many people come and go, but yet a few were always there… I’ll miss you brother and good luck on your new journey… I’ll see you again… but till then… My deepest Sympathy and Condolences to my little brother Hector and your parents/family…
Ignacio Madera
December 9, 2009
Raquel, Hermilo. and Hector:
Friends, Believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. According to the Lord's own word, assuredly I say to you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord and with Ren forever.
Please stay in touch with me -
Emelina Munguia Davis
December 9, 2009
Milo and Raquel, my deepest sympathies go to you and your family on the loss of a most extraordinary young man. Disabilities do not exist in the eyes of our Lord and Savior...Rene proved that to everyone who knew him. God Bless you all.
James Meadours
December 9, 2009
We are going to miss Rene. He is a true leader of the self advocacy movement.But he was a true system advocate and he knew how to make it right and how servie should look like in Texas. From one peer to another peer.I am going miss you. Is hard to find another person who has the same passion as Rene.
Cindy Quintero
December 9, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing your son in school and had since moved from the valley.I was amazed at what all Rene had accomplished.Then again he was an all around amazing person.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Requenez family.
Ashley Burch
December 9, 2009
I will always cherish the laughter and love Ren brought to this world. Anyone who has ever met him or heard of him is extremely blessed. Love, Ashley
Claudia Noyola
December 9, 2009
I went to EHS with Rene. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Norma Olague
December 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May God Bless you and your family.
Mike & Lali Villarreal
December 9, 2009
Milo and Raquel, we are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rene. We will have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace, and may God bless you and give you comfort..
Les Rydl
December 9, 2009
Milo and family, It was my pleasure to work with you and to know Rene. He was an inspiration to me and many others. You all will be in my prayers and I offer my deepest condolances.
Oscar Cardenas
December 9, 2009
I was saddened to hear the news of Rene's passing. We had a special bond with each other since we both had MD. I was often asked if I was Rene or if I went to UTPA at the same time Rene was enrolled. Both of us being involved with MDA, VAIL and other advocacy groups made us aware of how much we could contribute to the pursuit of changing peoples lives. God Bless
Clarissa Rios
December 9, 2009
Dear Requenez family,
I am so sorry to hear of Rene's passing. I graduated with Rene. He was always smiling and had a quick joke to make your day. He will be greatly missed!! You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and peace in this time of sorrow.
Clarissa M. Corona Rios
December 9, 2009
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I work with James Meadours at Advocacy, Inc., who is also a memeber of the CDWG, and have enjoyed the association with Rene and most admiring of his many skills, accomplishments, and willingness to participate so faithfully in the CDWG. His presence will be deeply felt. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of his family and friends. -- Marilyn Latting
Maribel Requenez Ayala
December 9, 2009
I am so sad to hear the passing of Rene he was a true inspiration to all who ever met him.
December 9, 2009
Milo and Raquel,
Our deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family.
Pat Castellano and family.
Monica Ortiz
December 9, 2009
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Requenez family in this time of sorrow. Rene was an amazing person & I'm glad I had the opportunity to know him when we were attending jr. high & high school together...he always brightened up my day whenever I saw him. He is now is GOD's presence & he will be watching over you all until the lord reunites you w/ him in heaven. He will be GREATLY missed by those who knew him & loved him & I will be one of them!! LOVE YOU RENE!!
E.H.S. CLASS OF 1991
December 9, 2009
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your son, Rene. He was an amazing and wonderful person. It was a great privilege for me to have known him in my life growing up and to see and hear of his great accomplishments in such a short time. Diana Gonzalez Villarreal
Jan and Rick Maville
December 9, 2009
Our deepest sympathy for this loss. Rene was an inspiration to many. There is joy in knowing that his memory will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
Michael Ritter
December 9, 2009
My heart goes out to you all. Renee was one of my favorite people and I will miss him - what a wonderful, brave, smart young man. God has a great new angel by His side. Bless you all and my condolences on your loss.
Raul Saenz
December 9, 2009
Milo,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your son. I will always remember him as the hard working and decent man that he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Raul Saenz
DIAMOND WINGS LLC
December 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Jones
December 9, 2009
Words cannot express how much I will miss Rene. He served as the consumer representative from the Department of Aging and Disability Services on the statewide Consumer Direction Workgroup. His dedication to improving the lives of those with disabilities was inspiring. I will miss his sense of humor, his great e-mails and his creativity. My thoughts are with his wonderful family.
Elizabeth Jones
Ronnie Ortiz
December 9, 2009
To the Requenez family,
My heart is saddened to hear of Rene's passing. I am glad to have graduated with your son. He was a sweet person and always had a smile on his face. Everytime, I would pass him in the hallways I would always greet him or help him to his classes. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him. You are in my thoughts & prayers and I know that Rene is with God & his heavenly angels. God bless you always.
Veronica "Ronnie" Ortiz
EHS Class of 1991
Edmundo Munguia
December 9, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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