San Antonio Honors Tejano Legend Flaco Jiménez at Memorial

Fans, family, and friends gathered at the Carver Community Cultural Center in San Antonio to honor the legacy of Flaco Jiménez, the legendary Tejano and conjunto accordionist who passed away on July 31 at age 86. The memorial service featured musical tributes, including performances by Los Texmaniacs and Jiménez's brother Santiago, celebrating his pioneering contributions to the genre. Speakers, including former Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Tejano Conjunto Festival founder Juan Tejeda, highlighted Jiménez's influence in bringing Tejano music to greater prominence. Family members expressed their enduring love and the deep impact Jiménez had on their lives, describing the event as his “final curtain call” rather than a farewell. Fans from around the world came together to remember a musician who shaped the sound and culture of San Antonio and beyond. The celebration underscored Jiménez's lasting legacy as a trailblazer in conjunto and Tejano music.