Dear Family,

Freddy has always been an inspiration ever since I heard Wasted Days and Wasted Nights as a kid, even though I live long away from the America. His voiced reached us so far and many millions around the globe. His voice and the talent will linger as long as the world will. I wish his family my heartfelt condolences.

May his soul rest in peace,

Ahmed Sunil

Dear (Grasshopper) Vanna

I am sorry of the passing of your wonderful grandfather. I loved his singing. I am so glad he shared his voice with so many people...and you are lucky to have had a Grandpa like him. Always keep him in your heart...You were called Grasshopper when I was a kid I was called Cricket....cause I had skinny legs.. You take care and God Bless you and your family.

Milly WARD Piros

My Mind Is Like Lightning....One Brilliant Flash and Poooffffffffffffffffff, It's Gone

When I heard of Freddy's untimely passing last year my first thought was what a loss to the music industry as a lot of my friends shared the same passion for his passionate music. I have been a fan of Freddy's since way back when and remain a fan to this dsy. His music is timeless because a good share of it was written as a description of life as he saw it, and more of us should see it his way. Work hard, be honest, and you will be rewarded is the message I got from his music. Freddy will be missed, but not forgatten.

I AM PLAYING ONE OF HIS CD'S WHILE I DO MY HOUSE CLEANING. HIS VOICE WAS SO GOOD AND I THINK IT GOT BETTER AS HE GOT OLDER.

HE WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF MYNALL TIME FAVOROTES AND I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO HEAR HIM SING IN PERSON

Hey !

Just was listening to his song " wasted days and wasted nights " Made me wonder if he had a website .. and i came across this . I didnt know that he had passed away in 2006 . Wish he was still here and able to record music . The oldies are the BEST ( im 24yrs old and saying that by the way )

Have a great one !!!

dear vanna you will be comforted by the memories of your ABUELO more and more as you grow older.his strengths will become yours.. thanks for sharing your love for him .stay straight and smile for him

a man with a great heart and great music
long live his music!

I heard this song on the way home from the hospital after visiting my husband. My tear drops kept falling. I now know what freddie ment. I love freddie. May all my teardops be caught by Frank and Freddie.

GOD BLESS EVERY ONE

Hi Vanna, your story about your grandfather is so sweet. The hurt will ease with time.

THIS PAST SUNDAY, A YEAR AGO, MY GRANDFATHER PAST IT WAS TO HARD TO GO WITH MY FAMILY TO SEE HIM BECUASE HE DIED RIGHT AFTER I TURNED 16 YEARS OLD. EVERYONE THINKS THAT 16 IS A BIG THING FOR A GIRL GETTING READY FOR PARTYS. BUT FOR ME IT WAS A WAKING THAT LIFE IS TO SHORT TO BE DRUNK AND HIGH. I WAS SAD ALMOST EVERYDAY LAST YEAR BECAUSE I REMEMBER THAT WHEN I WENT TO MY GRANDPARENTS HOUSE I WOULD TALK IN SPANISH WITH MY GRANDFATHER. SAYING STUFF LIKE "HOLA GRANDPA COMO ESTAS" HE WOULD SAY "HOLA GRASSHOPPER" AND SOMETHING ELSE IN SPANISH AND I WOULD SAY "WHAT" ME AND HIM ALWAYS LAUGHED WHEN I TRIED TO SPEAK SPANISH BECUASE I DIDNT KNOW IT. I REMEMBER WHAT WE DID AND KNOW I CAN NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. BUT I KNOW GOD TOOK HIM FOR A REASON, HE TOOK HIM BECAUSE IT WAS HIS TIME AND NOW HE SINGS FOR GOD EVERYNIGHT. IT LIKE WHAT MY GRANDMOTHER SAID TO ME GOD LEND US THIS BODY AND HE COULD TAKE THE BODY BACK WHEN EVER HE WANTS. I REMEMBER WHEN I TURNED SIXTEEN I WENT TO HIS ROOM AND TOLD HIM HI GRANDPA YOU WOULD BE PROUD TO KNOW THAT I TURNED SIXTEEN AND THAT I LOVE YOU. HE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE IN THE FAMILY. I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR PRAYING AND STILL WRITING. I KNOW IM TELLING YOU PEOPLE ALOT BUT I WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH HE MEANT TO ME HE WASN'T JUST A SINGER HE WAS A SON, HUSBAND, FATHER, AND MOST OF ALL A WONDERFUL GRANDFATHER TO ME AND EVERYONE ELSE.

I'LL ALWAYS LOVE HIM IN MY HEART AND IN MY SOUL NEVER LETTING IT ESCAPE FROM MY MIND.

LOVE GRASSHOPPER FENDER (VANNA)

went to your room at Laughlin and the center of the showroom stage...it was a good conversation...I could feel your prefence...both of us could...a very warm feeling.From your room to the elevator to the rear door to the stage to the center of the stage...what a wonderful feeling to say"And now the Legend,Ladies and Gentlemen,"Freddy Fender"! we hear your songs and you are here............................

Today I prayed for Freddy & his family, the same time as all of you. There is so much about this great man that is not known. Let his music play on & on. His songs & voice are one in a million. Some may sing his songs but there is ONLY ONE Freddy Fender. He is with God and may God be with his family.

To the El Bebop Kid:

Thanks for all the great music, TEXAS TORNADOS & LOS SUPER SEVEN, Pancho & Lefty with Townes Van Zandt, Wasted Days and Wasted Nights, too much to even begin to list.

America loves you. Probably not enough, but the love is there.America doesn't appreciate their heroes until too late.

I would like to apologize as a member of the human race for your stay in Angola.

Here's to Baldemar Huerta. I know you don't drink, but I'm lifting one to you.

In loving memory

May God bless all your family.

In behalf of all the Rio Grande Valley.
Rest in peace my brother.

Still thinking of you Freddy, gone but never forgotten
God bless
Aidan

THE HUERTA FAMILY WE ARE WITH YOU EVERY DAY IN PRAYER WE HALVE MET FREDDY TWICE THE FIRST TIME WE MET FREDDY HE SEEN MY HUSBANDS WALKING CANE FREDDY LIKED IT SO MY HUSBAND TOLD HIM HE WOULD MAKE HIM ONE THE NEXT TIME FREDDY WAS IN TOWN SO THAT NEXT DECEMBER FREDDY WAS BACK IN TOWN SO MY HUSBAND MADE HIM ONE AND WE WENT TO THE CONCERT WAITED TILL ALL THE FANS WERE DONE GETTING AUTOGRAPHS THEN WE WENT UP AND GAVE HIM HIS CANE FREDDY LOOKED LIKE HE LOOKED SO PLEASED HE LOOKED LIKE HE WAS ABOUT TO CRY HE TOLD US THAT HE WAS GONNA HALVE A CHECKUP ON HIS LUNGS WHEN HE GOT BACK TO TEXAS WE PRAYED FOR HIM THAT NIGHT BUT APERENTLY THE LORD HAD ALREADY DECIDED HE WAS GOING TO TAKE FREDDY HOME MY HUSBAND AND I WELL BE IN PRAYER TOMMOROW OUR THOUGHTS WILL BE WITH YOU TOMMOROW 12:14 AND THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WILL BE TOO GODBLESS ALL OF YOU LOVE FROM ALL THE FIGUEROAS REGINA AND JOE AND FAMILY

Dear family and friends,

Here, in the Netherlands, it is saturday-evening 9 o'clock and I am thinking at you right now.
My candle for your husband, father, grandfather and friend burns already.
"I'll be with you" the complete day tomorrow.
With love,
Janny

Always thinking of Freddie, Vangie, Marla and Family. I have had the great honor of being accepted into their family as a daughter in law and sister in law. They entered into my life in 1988, when I married their adopted son, Billy. I have high respect for Fred and Vangie because they always showed their kind love for me and my son, their Grandson, William.... even after Billy's passing in 1989. I loved listening to Freddy's music, jokes, stories, and most of all Fatherly Advice when I needed it the most. My love and condolences to all in this time of remembrance!

With Love and Respect,
Lillian