Emmett was born to the late Hortensia and Emmett Tenorio Sr. on September 15, 1931 in San Antonio TX. He married Hope Ramirez Tenorio and was married for 59 years. Emmett was in the US Air Force and participated in the Korean War. He returned to San Antonio where he attended St Philips College in San Antonio. Emmett had an illustrious career of 41 years with Genesco Inc.
Emmett was an active member of St Pius X Catholic church. He was also an active member of the Audie Murphy VFW for many years.
Emmett is survived by his wife, Hope, and four children. Michael (Lou Mae) of Austin TX, , Mary Morehead of Hurst TX, Elizabeth Lore (Andrew) of Dallas and Patricia Tenorio of Rowlett, TX. Emmett also has three grandchildren Jeremy Michael Tenorio, Christina Zell Tenorio and Andrea Hope Lore. . He is also survived by his sisters, Alice T. Barron, Mary T. Melendez, Sonia T. Salinas and Yolanda T. Simard. He was preceded in death by his brother Ruben (Bobby) Tenorio and Bill Morehead son-in-law.
A viewing and will be held at at Sparkman Crane Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX. 75218 beginning at 5:30 PM on Sunday, March 24, 2013 with a rosary at 7PM. Funeral Mass 11AM Monday, March 25, 2013 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomasson Road, Dallas, with interment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rowlett.
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