Brenda Lynn Tamez
Born on Jan. 8, 1965
BRENDA LYNN TAMEZ
VICTORIA - Brenda Lynn Tamez, 48, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. She was born on January 8, 1965 in Houston to Guadalupe Espinosa Castaneda and the late Ruben P. Tamez.
Brenda was a generous, caring person, a great cook, and she always had a big ready smile for everyone. Brenda never had her own children, but she had lots of love for all of her many nephews, nieces and cousins.
In addition to her mother, Brenda is survived by her sisters, Cynthia Ann Sanchez of Missouri City, Melissa McCurdy of Edna, Jessica Castaneda of Victoria, and Rosalind Euper of Lufkin; brothers, Mark Anthony Tamez of Victoria, Steven William Tamez of San Jose, California, Joe Castaneda and Christopher Castaneda, both of Victoria; she is also survived by her uncles, Julio and Roland Espinosa, both of Edna.
Brenda is preceded in death by father, Ruben Tamez, and Step-father, Jesus Castaneda.
The family will receive friends at Grace Funeral Home on Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 6-7 p.m. A rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services are 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2013 at Grace Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. at Latin American Cemetery in Edna.
Pallbearers are Jamian Espinosa, John Roland Espinosa, Carlos Eddington, Raul Gracia, Kyle Tamez, and Art Reagan. Honorary pallbearers are Justin Espinosa, Chris Castaneda, and Brenda's co-workers at First Victoria Bank North Branch.
Brenda will be missed by her family, friends, co-workers, and all who knew her.
Memorials may be directed to Our Lady of Victory School in the name of her beloved niece, Ciera Tamez.
Grace Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

