Julio L Tijerina

Julio L. Tijerina of Angleton, TX lost his battle with lung cancer June 11, 2021, at the age of 76. He is preceded in death by his parents Pedro and Manuela Tijerina. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 54 years, Irma Tijerina which stood by him and lovingly cared for him during his battle. His 10 siblings, 5 daughters, Maria Martin (Mike), Carmen Duarte (Bobby), Ana Covington, Lisa Mujica (Abel) and Cristina Tijerina. His grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Jackie Guerrero, Risa Flores, Megan Martin, Johnny Covington, Alexis Tijerina, Ashley Rodriguez, Alfonso and Andrew Diaz, Amanda, Amber, Bre and Isabel Duarte. His great grandchildren, D'Angelo, Addison, Isaiah, Gia, Angelina, AJ and Evianna. Julio was born in Mexico. He was a hard-working man with integrity, he worked as a laborer for many years in California, Washington and other states eventually moving his family to Freeport, Texas where he worked in various fields including pipefitter, welder and finally found his passion as the owner of Tijerina Trucking and several dump trucks that worked with Vernor Material for many years. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and camping out at the jetties with his girls and loved dancing with his beautiful bride. He never missed a chance to watch The Price Is Right and loved to watch old movies especially Westerns with John Wayne. He later moved to Angleton where he continued to enjoy fishing, raising his chickens, and driving his big tractor. He loved celebrating birthdays and always loved when his brothers, sisters and their families came to celebrate with him; it brought him great joy. He loved to talk trash yet never met a stranger, his big voice made him someone to remember, and many loved his bold personality. He made longtime friends, many of which stopped by to visit with him during his last months and we are forever thankful. The family would like to thank everyone that prayed for him and stopped by to visit or bring food during this time. He was a fighter and fought to the end, never losing his ability to communicate, walk or do things on his own and was aware of everyone that visited until his last breath where he was surrounded with love and peace only Jesus can offer. Cancer did not win, Jesus did, He gained an Angel, and we are grateful to have had him in our lives. Pallbearers will be Mike Martin, Bobby Duarte, Abel Mujica, Jose Manuel Flores, Alfonso Diaz, D'Angelo Garcia Honorary Pallbearers Andrew Diaz, Johnny Covington, Isaiah Garcia Visitation will be Thursday 6-17-2021 from 4:30-7. The Rosary will be at 6pm followed by words of remembrance. Services will be Friday 6-18-2021 at 10:30am in St. Jerome's Church Clute, TX then he will be laid to rest at Angleton Cemetery. The family would like to ask friends and family to join them in a lunch following the service to share stories and memories of Julio. Information will be provided during visitation and during the church service. Service Details. Visitation When Thursday, June 17th, 2021 4:30pm - 7:00pm Location Palms Funeral Home Address 2300 E. Mulberry ANGLETON, TX 77515 Service When Friday, June 18th, 2021 10:30am Officiant Father Jim Lynes Text Directions Send directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send Email Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email Address: Send Email Interment Location Angleton Cemetery Address 328 Cemetery Rd. ANGLETON, TX 77515 Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book