Tena Chimeno Damrel died on Thursday, March 23, 2006. She was born April 17, 1928 in Beaumont to Rosario and Annie Chimeno. She grew up in Beaumont and graduated from South Park High School. On June 6, 1948 she married her high school sweetheart, Robert L. (Bob) Damrel
In 1956 and 1960 Tena and Bob adopted two daughters, Anna Dickson and Jamie Carter, who blessed them with three grandchildren, Christen M. McKinney, Megan A. Carter and Reagan Robert Carter.
For her entire life Tena was a devoted wife and mother. Cherished memories of her include her compassionate heart, her unending love for her daughters, family and friends, her love for dancing and her passion for collecting antiques.
She is survived by her daughters and grandchildren. Other survivors include her brothers, Angelo Chimeno of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Joe Chimeno of Helper, Utah; sisters, Ann Teague of Pasadena and Rosemary Troncale of Houston; nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Louis Trahan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:00 P.M. Saturday, March 25, 2006 at St. Anthony Cathedral with Reverend Monsignor Richard DeStefano, celebrant. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. David Chimeno, Don Smee, Jimmy Teague, Tommy Teague, Charles Troncale, John Truncale and Jimmy Trahan will be serving as pallbearers. A Christian Vigil will be held at 6:00 P.M. Friday, March 24, 2006 at the Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Beaumont, P.O. Box 829, Beaumont, Texas 77704-0829.
The family may be reached by calling 409-866-3472
