Saturday, October 14, 2006 is a sad day in music history. Freddy stood out as an icon in his genre of music. He will truly be missed. My condolences to his family. His name and his music is eternal.

When I was growing up I remember my father always having a 8 track tape of one Mr. Freddy Fender, I remember going with my father and seeing him in 1975 at The Cow Palace in California and then later in life seeing him as The Texas Tornadoes in Denver Colorado at The Grizzly Roses.. He was an inspiration to me then As well as today. The music he created was a testomony to our culture and our times as Hispanics. His influance will be felt and heard in all the great Tejano and country music still to come and in the music of Today and Yesterday. I extended all our prayers and gratutude to his family and wish him a great peaceful journey from all of us here in Northern Colorado at KRFC 88.9 FM'S "TEJANO IN THE MIXX" God Bless and peace be the journey

Respectfully In The Lord and La Onda Tejana
Joseph Fresquez

Freddy Fender was my favorite singer and I loved his music! I'm very hurt and sad that he died. But his music and him will live on and will always be in my heart. May he rest in peace now and forever!

Sincercely, his fan,
Ruby Garcia

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family & close friends of Freddie Fender He was a fabulous entertainer who will be surely missed
our prayers are with you all

To the Fender Family, We express our deepest sympathy on our loss but heavens gain as our brother was accepted home with the lord. I will never forget the memories from the songs of Freddie Fender and the many childhood memories of my parents listening and dancing to them.

Thank you for sharing Freddie with us. Freddie, thank you for sharing your talents to us Tejanos.

See you later........ Brother Val

I would like to express my sincerest condolences to Freddy's family and friends. I remember way back when I first heard his music and I still enjoy it today.

I would like to say sorry about the death of Fredd's Fender i was a big fan of his music i have cd records and tapes of his music it make me sad that him passing away Freddy Fender rest in peas and God bless u and ure famiely.

much luv and respect to his family i may be a youngster but i grew up on his music and i still listen to it every day it reminded me of my uncle who passed away in 1985 who look like freddy and he would carry a gutair for halloween and say he was freddy much memories god bless i will always cherish his music thank you freddy

Growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and now teaching here in the Valley makes me realize just how universal music is. Freddy's music was heard by me, as a kid in the 1970's way up in the U.P., before I ever knew where the Rio Grande Valley was.

Bless you for making your music and culture a part of mine.

My prayer and condolences go out to the familia de Freddy Fender. Know that he was much loved by many, and will always be remembered in our hearts. I had the pleasure of seeing one of his shows in Laughlin and was thrilled that he hung out and met his fans & signed autographs. He seemed like a very humble man. Vaya con dios, Freddy.

I saw Freddy live at the Sherrif's Posse rodeo in Mobile Al.,and I thought that was the best singing I had ever heard.I always enjoyed his music & style.He was a great singer in my book.

As a teacher in the Rio Grande Valley and as a longtime fan, I have used Freddy as a true success story for my students. "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" was released when I was in high school & I've been singing it ever since.
God Bless you, Freddy and may you be singing with the greats.

My heart goes out to the family & i give you my sincere condolences. May god give you strength in your time of sorrow. My whole family listened to his music. He was an inspiration to us all.

With Deepest Sympathy;
Lucy Cortez & Family

I love you Freddie. I was at your last performance at Stevens Steakhouse. Even though I did not personally know you, there is a void in my heart. I attended many of your performances and even got to go back stage to get your autograph. You will be truly missed and there will never ever be another. Prayers to your family

My deepest condolences to the family. Freddy meant so much to my life and I will miss him greatly. Thank you my friend for making the world a better place to live. Vaya con dios my friend!

We were sad to here about freddie, we loved his music and he will always be in our hearts and prayers. You will be sadly missed.


Raul & Toni Reyes

Vaya con Dios, amigo. We will see you on the flip side....

He is greatly missed... and his music will live forever in the hearts of all.

My sincerest condolences to the family. Freddy and his music made quite an impact on me and my family. I'll never forget his art and kindness.

The death of a musical legend. You did not have any wasted days and wasted nights because of the joy you brought to millions through your music...you will be missed.