Antonio Tamayo

ANTONIO P. TAMAYO

January 17, 1925 - March 4, 2016

Mr. Antonio P. Tamayo, 91, entered into his eternal rest on Friday, March 04, 2016 in Laredo, Texas. Antonio was born in Port Isabel, Texas on January 17, 1925, the second oldest of ten children born to Jose Angel and Tomacita Tamayo.

Tony is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years of marriage: Mrs. Guadalupe B. Tamayo; son: The Most Reverend James A. Tamayo, Bishop of the Diocese of Laredo; and daughter: Mrs. Mercy Barrera of Corpus Christi. Tony is also survived by his grandchildren: Yvonne and Shawn Dick of Round Rock, Leslie Barrera of Houston, and Michael Barrera of Corpus Christi. He also leaves behind his two great-granddaughters: Katie and Calleigh of Round Rock.

In addition, Tony is survived by his two sisters: Marta Michel of Baytown and Lola Lodrique of Fort Worth.

He will be remembered by many dear relatives and friends.

The family is most grateful for all the prayers and support extended to our loved one and to our family.

The family will receive condolences on Tuesday the 8th of March 2016 at Seaside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 4357 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christ, TX 78412 from 5 to 9 p.m. with a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday the 9th of March 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Phillip the Apostle Catholic Church, 3513 Cimarron Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78414.

Rite of Committal and Interment will immediately follow the Mass at the family plot in Seaside Memorial Park, 4537 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Laredo, TX on Friday the 11th of March 2016 at 12 noon at San Agustin Cathedral.

You may express your condolences to the family and check service information online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com

Arrangements in Laredo have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels, 719 Loring at Cortez, Laredo, TX 78040; (956)722-0001.

Arrangements in Corpus Christi have been entrusted to Seaside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 4357 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412; (361)992-9411.