i just heard about Freddy Fender and wanted to say how sorry i am that he passed away,i know im a nobody but i first heard his song before the next tear drop falls when i was in indiana.(around 7yrs old)ever since, i have loved his songs and thanks to my mom(rest in peace)she always had his records and then i got them..he's a great person and his music is good.he will be missed.he's not in pain,he's at peace and will be missed..