Clementine "Tina" Orozco

Tina was born on November 14, 1934, in Rogers Farm, Brazos County, Texas to her father Dionysio Rodriguez and her mother Piedad “Martha” (Valdez) Gonzalez. She had two older sisters Frances and Mary. At age 21, she married her loving husband Miguel “Mike” Orozco on April 15, 1956, in Bryan, Texas. She later welcomed two children into the world: John Alfred Orozco and Josepha Michelle (Orozco) Remon.

In her early life, Tina worked various jobs as a farmhand, waitress, and checker. She later started working with Bryan Hospital in the Radiology Department where she trained to become an X-ray Technologist. She worked at night “on call” at different hospitals in the Brazos Valley. After working for several years with Bryan Hospital, Tina was called by the Texas A&M Health Center to work with the University. They hired her full-time to work at the TAMU Health Center and on the weekends with the Athletics Department where she worked at each hometown football game. She built a career with Texas A&M, retiring in 1991 as a Radiology Technician Supervisor after 25 years of service.

Tina was known for being a caring and compassionate person who could uplift anyone’s day. She possessed a deep reverence and love of the Lord, which she demonstrated by attending St. Joseph’s Catholic Church weekly. Tina regularly volunteered to serve funeral meals for grieving families while she lived in Texas. She was also a member of the Guadalupanas, a Catholic women’s society that practices charity and offers prayers for special intentions.

In her younger years, Tina had a keen sense of fashion. She possessed a natural beauty that persisted throughout all stages of her life. In 1954, Tina was crowned queen of LULAC Council No. 229, during the celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Some of her most notable fashion accessories were stunning broaches, scarves, and elegant gowns.

Tina also enjoyed admiring the beauty of birds and showed compassion to animals. She loved listening to Tejano music, which complimented her cheerful spirit. Throughout the years, Tina developed an interest in photography and videography. She was truly ahead of the curve when it came to staying up to date with the newest technologies. Tina naturally took on the role of “Family Historian” by capturing her friends’ and family’s special moments through her camera’s lens.

Most of all, Tina’s biggest passion in life was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Tina was married to Mike for an incredible 69 years. The dedication they shared for each other was taken straight out of a love poem. Tina and Mike’s romance blossomed quickly after meeting for the first time in 1952 at the wedding of Lorenzo Orozco, Mike’s brother. Shortly after meeting Tina, Mike was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Tina faithfully wrote letters to Mike during his service abroad and even wrote a song for him. She could not stop thinking about him whenever they were apart. Once reunited, Tina and Mike enjoyed going out dancing together regularly. Even in their later years, they continued to dance together in the comfort of home. Tina and Mike also spent time together on the Land where they hosted family gatherings and found peace in nature. Through their many happy years together, the love they shared never faded.

Tina’s dedication to her loved ones extended to her children as well. Tina enjoyed spending quality time with her son John Alfred since they lived close to each other in College Station. They had weekly lunches at Chili’s and The Kettle to catch up on life. While her daughter Michelle worked abroad, Tina and Mike braved the long international flights to the Republic of Panama and U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, just to visit her for a few days. They also visited her in California, Washington D.C., Pensacola and regularly in Tampa, Florida. She spoke about how proud she was of her two children to anyone who would listen.

Her grandchildren knew her as “Tita” (short for “Abuelita”). They will remember her for continually making the effort to attend birthdays, graduations, sporting events, and holidays with them. She taught herself how to text, and she would call and talk to her granddaughter Natalie every day at lunchtime. Tina cared for her family deeply and made sure she was present at life’s important moments.

Tina will always be known for her bright and upbeat personality. Her smile and laughter were contagious, as if simply being near her made your entire day better. She encouraged everyone she knew to “stay happy and healthy” and always gave a “bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck” to those who needed a loving embrace. In April of 2023, Tina and Mike moved to Tampa, Florida to be closer to their daughter and their Florida grandchildren.

Tina Orozco is preceded in death by her father Dionysio Rodriguez, mother Piedad “Martha” Gonzalez, stepfather Albert Gonzalez, sister Frances Rodriguez, sister Mary Coronado, and son John Alfred Orozco.

Tina Orozco is survived by her husband Miguel Orozco; daughter Josepha Michelle Remon and husband José of Tampa, FL; granddaughter Natalie Michelle Remon-Simpson and husband Garrett of Tampa, FL; grandson Michael Austin Remon and wife Arianne of Orlando, FL; daughter in-law Debi Orozco of College Station, TX; grandson John Brannon “Bear” Orozco, wife Lauren, and son Jase of San Antonio, TX; grandson Jeffrey Davis Orozco, wife Rosa, and sons Jaxon and Miles of College Station, TX; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Chapel of Bryan on Friday September 12th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm, with a Rosary service from 6:30pm to 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday September 13th at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, followed by Burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Brenham Texas.