Luis Tijerina

Luis Reyes Tijerina, 57, passed away on March 31st, 2023, in his home in Brownwood, Texas surrounded by family. He was born on September 6th, 1965, in Brownwood, Texas, to his parents, Raymond and Delfina Tijerina. Luis grew up in Brownwood, where he attended Brownwood High School and graduated in 1984. He then went on to earn a degree in computer systems & networking from Texas State Technical College in 2015. Luis enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from high school, where he served as an Indirect Fire Infantryman (Mortarmen). He was deployed overseas and served first in the Gulf War and then Operation Desert Shield/Storm in 1990-1991. (During his service Luis received the Army Service Medal//Army Lapel Button// National Defense Service Medal// Southwest Asia Service Medal W/Bronze Service Star-2//M-16 Sharpshooter Badge//Parachute Badge//Combat Infantry Badge// Army Good Conduct Medal// Expert Infantryman Badge// and the Army Achievement Medal.) Luis' dedication to serving his country continued even after his discharge from the military in 1991. From 2008 to 2011 Luis' answered the call again but as a civilian assisting the military in Ballad, Iraq with managing their network infrastructure. Luis had a passion for the great outdoors and gold mining. He spent much of his free time panning for gold in nearby rivers and streams. Luis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends in nature. Luis is survived by his parents, Raymond and Delfina; his brother, Raymond (Mony); his son, Luis Jr.; his nephew, Trey; his nieces, Ashlyn and Layla; and his three granddaughters, Chanlea, Annelyse, and Delilah as well as many other aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and grandfather, and his family meant the world to him. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday April 5th, 2023, at the Heritage Funeral Home Davis Morris Chapel. Pallbearers will be; Joe Fernandez, Tino Gorrea, Antino Hernandez, Pictas Almaras, Jerry Raineg, Joe Tijerina, daniel Gonzales, and Jim Duckworth. Luis will be remembered for his kind heart, his love for his country, and his adventurous spirit. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.

Luis Tijerina

September 6, 1965 - March 31, 2023