James Tijerina Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Tijerina of Council Bluffs, Iowa, who passed away on April 10, 2025 at the age of 56. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint James leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his cousin Rudy Gonzales. He is survived by: his parents, Manuel Tijerina and Mary Lou Tijerina (Mercado); his wife Amy Tijerina; his children, Jackson and Jade; and his siblings, Manuel Tijerina Jr. and Ruth Tijerina (Mark Hagen). He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; a host of other family and friends.
