Freddy Fender Funeral Arrangements Announced

HOUSTON, TX. (Freddy Fender Official Website) - 'Freddy was an icon for country music and the American dream. While recording a duet of 'Before the Next Teardrop Falls' with Freddy this year, it was evident that he still had the fire that burns in the belly of 'true' artists. It was the first time I have ever had chill bumps in a studio. He was a champion and a warrior and now he has become my hero. Thank you my friend….save a spot in heaven for me in your angel band.' – Clay Walker, friend and fellow musician.

Tuesday, Oct. 17
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Public Visitation at Queen of the Universe Catholic Church
1425 N. Old Sam Houston St.
San Benito, TX 78586
7 p.m.
Rosary at Queen of the Universe Catholic Church
1425 N. Old Sam Houston St.
San Benito, TX 78586

Wednesday, Oct. 18
12 p.m.
Funeral procession from San Benito Funeral Home,
1400 West Business 77, to Freddy Fender Lane, past his former residence, to Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, 1425 N. Old Sam Houston St.
1 p.m.
Funeral Mass led by the Rev. Isaac Emeka Erondu at Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, 1425 N. Old Sam Houston St.
Immediately Following Funeral Mass
Interment at San Benito City Cemetery, 2150 N. Sam Houston St.

In lieu of flowers, donations or memorials can be made to the Freddy Fender Scholarship Fund:
Freddy Fender Scholarship Fund Account
C/O Capital One Bank
198 South Sam Houston Blvd.
San Benito, Texas 78586

Survivors include Fender's wife, Vangie Huerta; sons Baldemar 'Sonny' Huerta Jr. of Corpus Christi and Daniel Huerta of Jacksonville, Fla.; and daughters Tammy Huerta Mallini of Houston and Marla Huerta Garcia of Victoria.

Fans wishing to attend the services can make hotel arrangements at:
Best Western Inn, San Benito - (956)-361-2222.
La Quinta Inn, Harlingen - (956)428-6888