I am 47 years old and have Listened & Loved Freddy Fender since I was a Teen-Ager. Every time I am Missing him I put on "The Best of Freddy Fender". He will alway's remind me of happier times. Blessings to all of his Family."Vaya Con Dios."

great listening music favorite song vaya con dios. May you rest peace. Love to your family.

I am a 44-year-old who has a memory of a "famous" singer laying carpet in our home in San Diego in approximately 1967-68. I remember this vividly because he gave us one of his recordings. I was only 4 or 5 years old at the time and none of my family remembers this. I've carried this memory all these years, thinking fondly of Freddy whenever his name came up in the news or with a new song. And in researching now, I was sorry to learn of his passing. If anyone could verify that he actually did work as a carpet layer in that era, it would mean a lot to me. Alas, the record he gave us has long since disappeared.

I am real sorry to hear of your passing.
When I hear your music it brings back so meny good memories and for that I thank you Freddy for touching my life forever. All my prays to your family.

my prayers are with you & family, god bless you. you will be missed!!

MY 9 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER LOVES MY FREDDY FENDER CD. WE LISTEN TO IT ALL THE TIME. HIS MUSIC IS HELPING US TO BOND & MAKE GREAT MEMORIES. I WAS HAPPY TO FIND YOUR WEB PAGE. I PLAY THE PIANO. MY DAUGHTER IS LEARING. I ASKED HER WHAT SONG SHE WANTED TO LEARN FIRST. SHE SAID "I'LL BE THERE BEFORE THE NEXT TEAR DROP FALLS. OUT OF ALL OF THE SONGS IN THE WORLD SHE PICKED THAT ONE. I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THAT SHEET MUSIC TO BUY. WHEN I DO FIND IT I AM SURE SHE WILL PICK IT UP. I STARTED LISTEING TO FREDDYS MUSIC WHEN I WAS A CHILD. MY DAD WOULD LISTEN TO ON A RECORD. I HAVE THAT MEMORY WITH HIM AND NOW NEW MEMORIES WITH MY DAUGHTER. THANKS SO MUCH. BRENDA

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY (Vangie)!

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOTHER I KNOW AND TREASURE!
YOUR DAUGHTER,
THOMASA!

There is no sadness in me for this man who gave so much to me (and so many others thru his music). I am a NOrth American Native living in Canada. I also am volunteer radio, announcer/dj with "KWE, 105.9 FM." A Native station on Tyendinega, Mohawk Territory in the beautiful Bay of Quinte. My thank you will be in the form of a musical presentation of Freddy's music on the first available time slot I can manage. It may not sound like much to some as we Onkwehone:we tend to say things succinctly - thus, to Freddy,a simple but heartfelt "thank you" (Nia:wen) for so many years of his beautiful voice.

I will be doing a tribute to this wonderful man and great entertainer on May 11, 2007 at Munds RV Resort at Munds
Park, Arizona. Ah-hoo-a!

I feel sorry this talented voice was taken away. His sweet music and beautiful lyrics will be cherished and treasured.

Farewell and Rest in Peace!

I first heard Freddy when I was 8 years old back in 1975. I saw him at the San Jose fair with my aunt, and afterwards at a Taste of Texas in Covina Ca. I truly do love his music, and was very sad when I heard of his illness and death. I am glad he had a close relationship to Jesus at the end of life on earth. I know the good Lord is enjoying his company and music. I play Jumbulaya everyday, no joke. I wish his family comfort in the Lord and want to thank them for sharing Freddy with the world. God Bless You and keep you.

i listened to all my freddy fender cd's today your gone but will never be frgotten here's to you freddy

Freddy Fender H Award, Tribute: Augie, Ayala, Little Joe, Tierra and more
Coming up:
Cinco de Mayo fests

Freddy Fender has not been forgotten, though he has passed on as reported here: Freddy Fender: Vaya con Dios

A few months ago, they released the first greatest hits CD after his death as we reported: New Freddy Fender CD?; Michelle and more


(Bob Owen/Staff)
Members of the Freddy Fender family, and Rev. Isaac Emeka Erondu, right, release white doves during Fender's funeral at San Benito City Cemetery, in the small south Texas town where he grew up, Oct. 18, 2006.

Now come several events surrounding the man and his legacy. First we have the 1st Annual Freddy Fender Humanitarian Award to

More at:

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/latinnotes/archives/2007/05/freddy_fender_s.html

Just a note to say that you all are in our prayers. We love Freddy's music. We were finally able to see him live at a casino in Gulfport, MS. He was GREAT!!! May he rest in peace and may you all find peace with the help of our Lord. Take care and God bless and be with you all always.

EYY,,, Freddy we bought your record "If you dont?t love me"...... It is a real master work.... The cover is great. The music really changed our life.. R.I.P Freddy.

God Bless and keep Freddy's family.I am so sorry to learn he has gone home. I will miss him. Thank You Freddy for the music it is part of the memories of my life. Someday I hope to hear you sing again.

There is song that stays in my heart from when I was in the 3rd Grade with Mrs whitfield.. Freddy Fender wrote a song just for her class... Golden Rule days.. Thank you Freddy and Mrs Whitfield..

REST IN PEACE, MR. FENDER
YOUR MUSIC STILL PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE AND WILL EVERY TIME i HEAR IT.
THANK YOU!

I just listened to Before The Next Teardrop Falls with Clay Walker on his new CD. I hope you felt he did justice with the song, which included Freddy. It brought back memories of my dad singing that song when I was younger.

Vaya con dios, Baldemar - the Texas Tornados are one distinctive voice short, and Johnny Cash has someone to sing tenor for him in Heaven...