Raul Mendez Tamayo, Sr.,
82, passed away on Sunday, October 1st, 2006 in Houston, Texas.
He was born on January 25th, 1924 in Egypt, Texas to Maria Louisa and Manuel Tamayo.
Raul served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and received an Honorable Discharge in
1946 for his service.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years Celestina Q. Tamayo;
6 children:
Eva White & husband Barry,
JoAnn Morales,
Diane Moutan & husband Chris,
Raul M. Tamayo, Jr.,
Dorothy Ramirez & husband Joe,
and Louisa Martinez;
many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; 2 sisters;
as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, October 4th, 2006, in the VA Chapel at the
Houston
National Cemetery located at
10410 Veterans Memorial
Drive in Houston, Texas. Immediately before the service at the VA Chapel the casket
was open for friends and relatives to pay their last respects. Military Honors were
rendered by the V.F.W. District #4 Ceremonial Detail.
A caring man who loved his family, Raul will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
