Obituary of Priscilla Dolores Tamez

Priscilla Dolores Tamez was born June 1, 1978 in Floresville, Texas and passed away in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 41. She is survived by her mother, Janie B. Tamez of Tucson, AZ; brother, Presiliano Tamez, Jr. and his wife Danelle; nephews, Victor Coronado, Raul Tamez and Zavier Tamez; step nephews, Matthew Franchino, Michael Franchino and Maxwell Franchino; niece, Zoe Tamez; and step nieces, Morgan Franchino and Marisa Franchino. She is also survived by her half brother, Greg Felix Rico (Nicole) and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Presiliano Tamez, Sr.; paternal grandfather, Raul Tamez of Nixon, TX; uncles, Joey Tamez and Paul Gaytan; cousin, Joey Tamez; maternal grandparents, Gregorio and Jesusa Bustamante of Austin, TX; uncle, Jesse Bustamante, her aunt, Amelia Mendoza, all of Austin, TX. Priscilla worked in the medical field her entire life. She was a Nurse Aide, Certified Nurse Assistant and a caregiver. She had aspirations for becoming a medical assistant before unfortunately falling ill. Priscilla was active in her church and volunteered her time in packaging and distributing food for underpriviledged families. She was known as an "angel" here on earch and she had an unparalleled sense of empathy and compassion for others. Priscilla loved helping people and doing for others before herself. Priscilla will be missed by all who knew her but her spirit will live on in the many lives she touched. Donations may be made in her honor to the American Diabetes Association.