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SIMON TAMEZ Obituary
WESLACO - Simon Tamez, 78, loving husband and father passed away , Monday, December 7, 2009 at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio,Tx. following a sudden illness. Born July 6, 1931 to Nicolas and Petra Tamez. He attended Edcouch-Elsa High school and at the onset of the Korean Conflict ,Simon answered the call of his country and joined the U.S. Army. After serving Two Tours of duty in Korea, he returned to the valley and married his loving wife Micaela, living 44 wonderful years of life with her until her passing in 1999. He became employed with the USDA and retired in 1991, and then enrolled at Pan American college in Edinburg for several years. Finding retired life wonderful but somewhat boring Simon accepted a job from the Starr Produce Co. in Rio Grande City. He permanently retired in the late 90's. With the Army being so much of his life Sgt. Major Tamez, retired from the Army National Guard with a combined 39 years of service. In 1972-1975 he served on the Board as a trustee for the Weslaco Independent school district displaying a great love for the young children of Weslaco. Simon was a life member of Catholic War Veterans and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was the recipeint of the Sgt Major award, outstanding award from the Jaycees, Armed Forces Sr. N.C.O. of the Year, from the R.G.V Sr N.C.O. club. V.F.W Outstanding QuarterMaster , National Guard Association of Texas Certificate of Participation to Operation Desert Storm, Honorary recruiter of the U.S. Army, Lifetime Member of the 35th Infantry Division. Simon was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Army National Guard Armory Board, Certification of Achievement award from the 1st Cavalry Division, letters of commendation from the Adjutant General of Texas for CSM Leadership . He was the recipient of a Letter of Appreciation from the President of the Republic of Korea, and was a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Rio Grande Valley Sr. Non Commissioned Officers Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Micaela "Mickey" R. Tamez and a sister Emma. He is survived by His daughters Emma ( Dr.Robert) Kestenbaum, Cynthia (Tony) Bruketta and Nora (Mark) Janice. Sons; Maj.Carlos (Patricia) Tamez USMC and Homero (Rebecca) Tamez; and 14 Grandchildren. David and Nicki Kestenbaum, Adina,Cristina and Simon Louis Bruketta, Zachary, Thomas and Kimberly Janice, Celeste, Aaron Tamez, Justin , Illiana , Macee and JET Tamez. also surviving are Two Great Grandchildren Micaela and Armando Stains. Also surviving are his siblings; Jose Tamez, Jacinto Tamez, Cruz Martinez and Maria Moreno. He is survived by his wife of seven years Elizabeth S. Tamez,her 8 children 23 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled for today Friday December 11, 2009 from 4-9 at McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday December 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m at Church of The Living Word in Mercedes with Pastor L.T. Moss , officiating. Interment to follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco Arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco.
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Zoey janice
August 28, 2023
I'm Zachary daughter ty if the information
homero tamez
December 15, 2009
thank you all for your prayers, warm wishes and kind comments. we will miss him dearly but he will always be in our hearts and minds.
YVONNE TREVINO
December 15, 2009
Nora, Charlie and the rest of the Tamez family. I was so saddened to hear of your dad's passing. May he rest in peace. God Bless you all and help you get through this difficult time.
Yvonne Lopez-Trevino
Adan Perez, Jr
December 14, 2009
Thank you Simon for being there for my mother and father. My parents loved you like family, and I do too. My condolences to all the family.
Adan Perez, Jr
Brownsville, Texas
December 14, 2009
Simon was a true friend and great person. I will always remember his sense of humor and wonderful smile. He was a true patriot who was devoted to his family and to his country. My condolences to all the family.
Eddie Zamora
Austin,Texas
Ryan Dufrene
December 12, 2009
Tamez and Norman Theriot, my grandfather, have remained close friends since serving together in Korea. Since then, though living many hours away, Tamez has been like a member of our family. He will be sadly missed. We spent a great day together in Grand Isle earlier this year, which will serve as a wonderful last memory of a great man.
Melinda Rodriguez
December 12, 2009
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. Tio Simon was very much loved and will be missed by us all.
Our prayers and love are with you now and forever.
Your cousin,
BOBBY MCGILVRAY
December 11, 2009
MR TAMEZ WAS AN OUTSTANDING MAN....
ONE OF A KIND!!!!! BOBBY J MCGILVRAY JR
Walter Gibson
December 11, 2009
Dear Carlos,
We would like to express our sincere condolences on the recent passing of your father. Although we did not meet your father until the day of his injury it was apparent that he was a great man.
We only found out about his passing while reading his obituary. It was evident our first impressions of your father were right on the mark. We would like to pass along our deepest thank you for your father’s service to this great country and the not to mention all the lives he touched in serving his community. We know he will be missed deeply by his family and those closest to him. May fond memories of his life bring comfort to your hearts and a smile to your face.
You were truly fortunate to have a man such as your father in your life.
Please pass our deepest sympathies on to your family.
Very sincerely,
Angelica Requenez and Walter Gibson
Halo Flight Corpus Christi, Tx.
Eva Saenz Hernandez
December 11, 2009
Dear Tamez Family
May God Bless all of you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Love, your cousin,
Eva Saenz Hernandez & Family
Holland, Michigan
December 11, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in the love of Christ and prayers from friends and family who love you very much!
Mr. & Mrs. Ruben Gonzalez
Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Gonzalez & family
Mr. & Mrs. Saul DeLaFuente & family
Dave Slater
December 11, 2009
Although it was only a few years ago we became neighbors in Leisure World Community, I soon learned to respect and admire Simon. He was always ready with a warm smile and greeting. A truly gentle man, he also could be firm when the occasion demanded. I and my neighbors in Leisure World will sadly miss his presence. My sincere sympathies to his children and their families; also to his wife, Elizabeth, and his stepchildren, as well as his many, many friends. The tragic accident has taken a gentle soul from all of us...but many, many fond memories remain.
A.J. Gonzales
December 11, 2009
To Grampa Simon:
Thank you for all the advice you have given me for the past 8 years. It was an honor and priveledge to have shared vacations and meals with you. Thank you for everything you did for my Grandma (Elizabeth Tamez). You will always be remember for showing us love and always being at every family function we had. We love you and we will miss you. God bless......
A.J. Gonzales and family
Mike Menges
December 11, 2009
Our prayers are with the family and may your sorrow decline daily as God comforts you all. Mr. Tamez will always be remembered as a true American hero who loved God, freedom and his family very much. We will share many memories of a great man with a big heart with you all.
From the family of the late Jesus G. Pena
December 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ricky & Sylvia Sepulveda Hernandez
December 11, 2009
We remember your dad as the most loving and caring soul we've ever met. We know that he went unafraid, guided by angels to the place that had been prepared for him, and where loved ones waited. We will miss him, but we will not be sad, for the restraints and demands of the body are gone, and he is
free. Our prayers and blessings to his family
Emma & Cindy: Ricky & I wish we could be there for the service but due to prior commitment we are out of the Valley. May our Lord give you peace and fill you with His presence as you think of your Dad. And may you be sure in knowing that you will see him & your lovely mother again in heaven.
God be with you and your families.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with you.
Maria A. Greear
December 11, 2009
Simon Tamez family; we were very sorry to hear about Simon (Tio). Simon (Tio) was a very kind warm and kind man. We all have good memories of him. Sorry we cannot be with you at your time of sorrow. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Tia Pauline R. Vargas
cousin, Maria A. Greear (Guera)
Conrad Zavala Jr.
December 11, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Esmer B. Garza
December 11, 2009
May the wonderful memories you have of Mr. Simon Tamez comfort you in this time of sorrow. God Bless you and keep you strong.
Belinda Vega-Cuellar
December 11, 2009
Charlie, Patty, Homer and Becca,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We were all blessed with amazing parents and I thank God for that. I know that our parents will always continue their role, especially from heaven.
Norbert & Suzie Flores
December 11, 2009
Farewell my Loyal Friend until we meet again.
Norbert Flores
Chief Warrant Officer
USA Retired
.........TAPS...........
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hills, from the lake,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.
Go to sleep, peaceful sleep,
May the soldier or sailor,
God keep.
On the land or the deep,
Safe in sleep.
Love, good night, Must thou go,
When the day, And the night
Need thee so?
All is well. Speedeth all
To their rest.
Fades the light; And afar
Goeth day, And the stars
Shineth bright,
Fare thee well; Day has gone,
Night is on.
Thanks and praise, For our days,
'Neath the sun, Neath the stars,
'Neath the sky,
As we go, This we know,
God is nigh.
Eliberto & Alicia Sepulveda
December 11, 2009
Our Lord Jesus Christ has promised that he will never leave us alone in our time of trial. That is especially true as you suffer the loss of a Husband, Father, Grandfather, brother and Friend. May God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you all and help you carry the cross that has entered your lives.
May God bless you and your families. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you. We will miss Simon's visits, which brought us much joy and laughter. May you rest in Peace Simon, we will forever cherish your memories.
BENIGNO VILLALON
December 11, 2009
ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE VILLALON FAMILY, OUR DEEPEST GRIEF AND SORROW ARE WITH YOU. SIMON WAS OUR VERY GREAT FAMILY FRIEND. DR. BEN VILLALON.
Marlou Levine
December 11, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Tamez Family in this moment of sorrow.
Mr. Tamez was our customer and friend for many years.
May your memories bring you all comfort.
(former Levine's Man Shop)
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