Herbert Tamez Iii

Herbert (Herb) Tamez III, 48 passed away unexpectedly/peacefully in Elgin Illinois at St. Joseph’s Hospital on February 8, 2024 Born in Harlingen, Texas, June 2, 1975. Herb was a wonderful son, husband and father leaving behind his wife Jessica Tamez, only son Antonio Tamez, mother Toni (Jim) Majczek. Herb is preceded in death by his grandparents Guadalupe and Margarita Leos, aunts Mary Guzman and Elena Cabrera, uncle Sone Guzman, cousins Rick Garcia and Samuel Leos. Survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He is survived by his father Herbert (Lupita) Tamez. Preceded in death by his grandparents Heriberto and Genoveva Tamez, brother Danny Tamez. Survived by Siblings: Adrian, Allan, Kassandra and David Tamez and numerous aunts, uncles and friends.

Herb graduated from Harlingen High School South in 1993. He moved back to Illinois to live with his mom and step-dad where he attended Waubonsee Community College and earned his CNA certificate. He later pursued another career in manufacturing where he was promoted to supervisor at Dana Corporation, Crossville, TN. Herb was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and would not miss a game. He enjoyed fishing, cookouts, exploring and hiking the beautiful trails and waterfalls in TN. Herb will be greatly missed. He was a loving, caring and a very generous man who was taken from us too soon. We will always be reminded of Herb’s smile when we look upon the face of his son Antonio.

Friends and family are welcome to attend the Celebration of Life at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 1313 Buchanan St, Harlingen, Texas at 10:00 AM, April 5, 2024.. Immediately after the service Herb will be laid to rest at Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery, 21037 Godwin Rd, Harlingen, Texas.

Herb is now in the hands of the Lord, where he will rest peacefully in external life. Your life was

a blessing, your memory a treasure.