Rosendo Tello, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the age of 92. Rosendo was born on March 1, 1932 to Epifanio Tello and Porfiria Rocha in Buda, TX. He began working in Lockhart, Texas in his late teens and met Modesta Navarro. They were married at St. Mary's Church on October 12, 1952 and raised two sons, Rosendo Tello Jr. and Daniel (Danny) Tello.
Rosendo is preceded in death by his parents, mother Juanita Tello, siblings Gumercindo Tello and Marcelina Rodriguez, son Danny and wife Modesta.
He is survived by his son Rosendo Jr, grandchildren Elisha Tenorio (Mark), Michelle Tello, Daniel Tello Jr, James Tello, 7 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. His beloved sisters Saturnina Rodriguez (Jose, Sr), Guadalupe Tello and Ramona Tello.
Rosendo was the patriarch of the family, bringing everyone together every Sunday for breakfast or BBQ. He had a passion for music and the Texas Rangers, never missing a game! He was known for his strength, humor, kind heart and giving spirit. His stories, jokes and the warmth of his presence will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Tello Jr., James Tello, Xavier Tello, Joshua Tello, Zeke Tello and Mark Tenorio. Honorary pallbearer Jose Rodriguez Jr.
Recitation of Holy Rosary will be held Thursday, April 11th at 7pm at Weed Corley-Fish Funeral Home located at 2620 South Congress Ave, Austin, Tx. Mass will be held Friday, April 12th at Dolores Catholic Church, 1111 Montopolis Dr, Austin, Tx. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Lockhart, Tx.
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