Daniel G. Tijerina, 75, of Brownsville, Texas, devoted brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on September 22, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brownsville Tx on March 10, 1946.
He is preceded in death by his parents Manuela Garcia Tijerina and Felix Tijerina; siblings Felix Tijerina, Guillermo Tijerina, and Matilde Cherry.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving siblings Catalina Mancillas (Roman†), Isabel (Cristino) Flores, David (Corina) Tijerina, Esther (Conrado) Hinojosa, Elizabeth (Gilberto) Perez, Samuel (Flora) Tijerina, and Graciela Tijerina.
Daniel lived an extraordinary life. As a young man in the 1960’s, he left Brownsville to attend the University of Texas El Paso and University of Texas where he graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Throughout his life, he taught High School Spanish and also worked as an administrator for the school district. Then in his retirement he became a substitute teacher for the Brownsville Independent School District. From a young age, he loved music. He was also a choir director, pianist, and Sunday school teacher at Iglesia Metodista El Buen Pastor.
He left a legacy of deep love for his family and greatly influenced his nieces, and nephews with his challenging and thought-provoking questions.
He has now joined the ancestors into eternal glory.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021 from 5 PM to 9 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM at Iglesia Metodista El Buen Pastor located at 435 Boca Chica Blvd. in Brownsville, Texas. Visitation continues on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 11 AM with a church service at 12 noon with burial to follow at 1 PM at Buena Vista Burial Park. Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory & Flower Shop. 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. (956) 350-8485
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My most sincere condolences to the entire family. Mr. T, as he was so affectionally known, touched our hearts with his warm smile, hugs, and waves while out on the trail. I am forever grateful to have been blessed to have known him. My heart goes out to his siblings, nieces and nephews, and his entire family. Cherish the wonderful memories that he left behind. He is forever in our hearts. May the Good Lord bless all of you during this most difficult time. Find solace in knowing that he is reunited with other loved ones and rejoicing in Heaven. My prayers are with all of you, especially you, my dear friend, Gracie.
God Bless him. A GOOD man. A RESPECTED colleague.
Descanse en Paz, Amigo.
Tijerina Family,
Kindly accept our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences at the loss of your beloved brother. May Danny’s legacy leave you and yours with cherished memories in your hearts.
We offer our prayers for the family. May he rest in peace.
The BHS Class of ’64 is thankful for having Danny as one of our many blessings in our lives. We will truly miss such an amazing, joyful, and caring friend.
Our condolences and prayers are with the Tijerina family. Danny was a faithful servant and disciple of Jesus Christ. We will treasure the memories of time spent doing ministry for the Kingdom of God.
God bless the Tijerina family and the congregation at Iglesia Metodista Unida El Buen Pastor!
Mr. T and I met in our “later years”.
We had both been administration and moved up in the world to substitute teachers.
He always had a smile and a polite word. I hope he finally got his trip to Disney.
You will be missed Mr. T. Penny
My most sincere condolences to the Tijerina
family for their great, great loss. Danny was
a unique young man, student, teacher, administrator,
but most of all, a very sincere and honest friend.
He made a positive influence in all he met and guided.
“Danny, you are already missed, but we will meet again
soon and get a chance to hear you sing again without
worries and pains!” Your friend Judi ( J.Rod) Rodriguez
Esther & all his beloved family, I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your brother & uncle.: May Daniel be Resting in Peace. My sincere condolences. Although Daniel is out of sight, he has left you all with beautiful memories, that you will forever carry in your hearts.
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