I just read the e-mail that was sent a couple of days ago. regarding the article on Valley Morning Star, "Peace after a painful struggle" and You know my heart goes out to You and your family because We know how much it hurts to go on without someone that your so use to seeing and talkin to ,growin up with.. the lost of my 3 aunts to cancer, my Grandmother, and my brother who was murderd. but they r in heaven but i sure wish they didn't have to go becuase the loss of a loved one so close ..takes so long to get over and really live life again. thou sometimes it doesn't feel that it isn't fair ,but what can we do but to cry and feel the loss all over again and turn to the lord for his blessings. May the lord bless you all!

hey freddie fender
well i miss u and r.i.p in heaven with the angels.i miss ur songs and i am hearing ur song "the next teardrop fall" love it.well rest in pest.see u laterz.

I just found out about Freddy's demise. As a kid I used to listen to him a LOT.

Recently I started playing my old LPs for my wife who is from Mexico. Yesterday we were listening to a "country gold" program in the Atlanta area when the DJ played one of Freddy's hits and then had some commentary about Freddy's life and passing.

It was a shock. But know this: I know the words to MANY of Freddy Fender's songs and he will live in my heart as long as I live.

was always a pleasure riding with him and going for coffee

here is my story how i fel in love with freddy fender music i was about 14 ther was a boy name iganico he work at sambos in california my family went there a lot when we got out of church oneday he ask me out and i when to his show and he sung just like freddy and he could sang in spanish too we feel in love and got married we had a mexiacn wedding and freddy sung at our wedding i was supposed to go see freddy at laughlin nv but opneday i was see him in heaven we had a son and we name him freddy. god bless i wish i could find a videa of freddy now i am 45 and i still love freddy

Dear Vangie Let me Start By wishing freddy a Happy heavenly Birthday, I lost my dad to Cancer and My 11yr. old son Galen was hit and killed on 11-22-02 and He should be having his 16th birthday on the 9th of june. I hope they will have a big heavenly birthday party for them in Heaven. Please know that My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always , we truely love freddy and Are so sorry for your loss. Love to you always Jackie Masterson

Happy Birthday!
What an inspiration u were to those of us that loved your music. I listened to u for many years and still do.

Let me start out by telling all of his family I am so very sorry for your loss.Next I want to say they will never be anoyher FREDDY FENDER.My whole family loved him I grew up doing the same thing he and his family did as he grew up.And I grew up listning to him in the fields.In michigan picking apples and florida picking oranges.Something I will never forget.Heres to a legend.
Fan Forever Faye

Happy Birthday boss. I miss you. A lot....

Happy Birthday Dad!

Hope you are having a great birthday party with all your friends and family up in heaven especially Jesus and the sweet angels and saints!

hey grandpa. ilove and miss you with all my heart. i never knew what i had until it was gone. you were the best grandfather anyone could ever have. i can not wait until the day we see each other again.

Happy Birthday, i love you very much, and eat your whataburger.

Love,

Dexter =)

Happy Birthday Freddy!
You would be really proud of the party we threw in your honor on Saturday!!

When he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he shall make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night, And pay no worship to the garish sun.'"
(Shakespeare)

We miss you my friend.

To our Grandpa

Valencia 7yr : I love you Grandpa with all my heart and miss you so much.

Maria 4yrs : I love you Grandpa Happy Birthday!

They will never forget you.

Hi dad today is your birthday and i have been thinking about you more so than ever. Me and the girls bought a cake today to sing you Happy Birthday. There are so many things we miss like watching you on stage, the unexpted phone calls when you were on the road and the calls from you and mom while you were taking your ritual walks with sam and sammy.It sad that the girls will never have the opportunity to truly experience the joy of having you around but it is the time we do have that keeps our hearts warm. However, i thank god everday for the memories and blessing of having a wonderful father and mother to guide me, and that you are with him and no longer feel the pain and suffering. It is on this special day that we were blessed with his loving hand when he gave you to the world. You have touched so many lives in so many ways. My girls are so proud and lucky to have you as their grandfather. Happy Birthday Dad. I love you!
Your Daughter,
Marla

Hi Vangie, I was thinking about you and Balde on this special day, when he celebrated his 54th birthday in Branson and Big Billy and Danny bought him a puppy. We will always have our loved ones for eternity. Thinking of you.

Luv Lilli

Happy Birthday Freddy. You're always in our minds and in our hearts, we'll never forget you. Thank you for bringing so much joy into our lives, it was a pleasure having you for a friend. Thanks also for all the laughs you gave us as we travelled all over with you, and our music.

HI GRANDMA, TODAY IS GRANDPA'S BIRTHDAY I KNOW THAT HE IS LISTENING TO US SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. HE WOULD OF LOVED TODAY BUT JUST NOT HIS AGE BUT ITS LIKE THEY SAY AGE IS JUST A NUMBER. I JUST WANTED TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND TO SAY WHO TAUGHT ME MOSTLY EVER THING THAT I KNOW.
LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER
GRASSHOPPER FENDER

TO THE FAMILY
I HAVE LISTENED TO FREDDYS MUSIC SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL MY MOM LOVES HIS MUSIC AND SODO I INFACT EVERYTIME I SEE ON OF HIS CDS IN THE STORE I BUY IT. I MA SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BUT HE IS IN HEAVEN NOW AND HE SEES YOU EVERYDAY. MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

As a human being I felt the loss of such a great human being. As an educated Chicano I feel so identified with the songs of Freddy Fender, with his cultural background. That's where I feel the greatest loss, we need more influential Chicanos, for the new generation. People like Baldemar Huerta who set the standard high and set a good example. He will be greatly missed, however I feel blessed that he left his music, a beatiful legacy. My condolences to his wife, his children and all his family in general, feel proud.

A great musical legend was lost when Freddy went to be with the Lord. My husband and I were stationed in Corpus from 1976-79. I can remember leaving the base, crossing the bridge and seeing Freddy in his front yard, working on old cars. (Restoring them I would guess.) I just wish that I had stopped, introduced myself and, maybe, could have become a friend. He had such a distinct voice. But, he never seemed to forget his beginnings and was thankful for what God had given him. God bless his family and I know that you still hold him close to you hearts.