The Lord saw that you were tired and called you home. Alvino “Tiger” Tijerina died on September 10, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born on March 1, 1936 in Charlotte, Texas. 

Mr Tijerina graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the United States Post Office after 34 years of service. In his off time Mr Tijerina could be found working his Ranch near Rossville, Texas. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He had many friends where they were always looking for the next adventure. 

Mr Tijerina was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 39 years, Oralia Tijerina, parents Hilario and Maria Tijerina, brother Felix Tijerina, Sisters, Maria T. Loera, Loisa T. Hernandez, and Jesusa T. Pacheco. 

He is survived by his children, Alvino Tijerina Jr. (Carmen), Brenda Tijerina, and Gina Mendoza (Richard), grandchildren, Tina Marie Cantu, Adriana Brown (Alexander), Alejandro Hererra (Marissa), Nicole Cantu (Luis), Jessica Enriquez, Ashley Tijerina, Bridgett Tijerina, Richard T. Mendoza (Tanya), Alina Salazar (Emilio Jesus), Ramon Mendoza (Hannah), 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 

A visitation and rosary are scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, in the Hurley Funeral Home chapel, starting at 8:30 am, with a reciting of the rosary at 10:00 am. A celebration of mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at San Ysidro Cemetery.