Fidel "Alex" Alejandro Tijerina, Jr. Obituary (1958 - 2020)

Fidel (Alex) Tijerina, Jr., 61, died Friday, February 7, 2020 in Boerne, Texas. He leaves his wife of 24 years, Mary (Talafuse) Tijerina; his mother Maria (Josie) Vargas-Tijerina; his daughters, Nicole Bollier and husband Aaron and Candice Tijerina; grandchildren Luna Rodriguez, Isaac Luker, and Aaron Cole Bollier; his step-children Richard Brumley and Laurie Salazar; his numerous cousins, extended family and many dear friends. After graduating from Tivy High School in 1976, Fidel attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX. Fidel had such a passion for animals and for many of his earlier years, he did what he loved by working cattle on several Texas ranches. He was so skilled a cowman that he also showed bulls, where he won numerous prestigious livestock show awards and ribbons. Fidel possessed an honest, kind and humble spirit. He was such a loving husband, son, father, and grandfather and throughout his life, he touched and enriched other's lives with his generous, heartfelt and true nature. He will be so missed. A recitation of the Rosary, followed by a Funeral Mass, will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 2:30 PM, at the Notre Dame Catholic Church at 909 Main Street in Kerrville, Texas, with Father David Wagner acting as celebrant. Arrangements are under the direction of Holt & Holt Funeral Home of Boerne. To share words of comfort with the family and view Fidel's tribute video, please visit www.holtfh.com.