Merced Tijerina

Merced Tijerina was born in Tinajas, Tamaulipas Mexico on 10 March, 1926. He died 18 October 2010 at the age of 84. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Elvia Garza Tijerina, 5 children, 14 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Merced was a chef by profession. He leaves behind a legacy of recipes for a marvelous life. He is known to all as a humble spiritual giant. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He provided people with decades of selfless service. Condolences should be sent to the attention of his daughter, Ellie Ross, 10418 Colts Foot, Boerne, TX 78006.

Cemetery:
Mission Park North
Saturday, 23 October 2010

Visitation:
A viewing will be held at Puente and Sons Funeral Home on October 22 from 2-8PM on Judson Road.

Service:
Funeral services will begin at 10:00AM with a pre-service visitation from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, 23 October 2010 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6240 UTSA Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78249.