Fidencio Ortiz Tijerina was born on July 24, 1966 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Fidencio Cano Tijerina and Maria Asuncion Tijerina. Sadly, he passed away in Tyler, Texas on May 3, 2021. Fidencio served his country as a proud member of the US Marine Corps. Known as Phil by his family and TJ by his friends, he was truly one of a kind and touched the hearts of many. He was known for his humor and his devotion to his family and friends. Phil liked to fish, build model aircraft, and spend time with his dogs, whom he loved dearly. It is unimaginable to live in a world without Phil and we are comforted by the thought that he joins his beloved daughter, Shelby Ann, and his father. He is survived by his mother, his son Daniel, and his two sisters, Pilar and Monica. Until we meet again, our dear son, father, brother, and friend, know “to live in the hearts you leave behind is not to die.”