Lem Allanic York
Lem Allanic York, of Texas City, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Houston, Texas at the age of 87. He was born on April 5, 1932 in Cebu City, Philippines to Frank and Benita York. Lem proudly served in the United States Army. He went on to his career as the first Filipino police officer hired by the City of Galveston where he promoted through the ranks to lieutenant. “114” was both feared and loved within the department and most remembered for his quick stick and colorful story telling. He retired in 1996.
He will be remembered for helping establish the Filipino Association of Galveston, his devotion to the Santo Nino, hanging out with his best friends Eli, Nick, and countless others at Eli’s Texaco, and his love and devotion to his wife and family. Referred to as dad, Lolo, Uncle Lem, or Tito Lem, he is remembered by his family for never failing to provide, his never shaken faith and trust in God, and his role in helping many family and friends immigrate to the United States.
He is preceded in death by his love of his life, his wife of 52 years, Patrocinio “Nene” York. He is survived by his daughter Ethel Procell and husband Paul, sons Thad York and wife Kristin, Patrick York and wife Andrea, brother Eddie Allanic, grandchildren Lilly Procell, Emma and Madeline York, and many nephews, nieces, other loving family and friends.
The family would like to express their love and gratitude to the ladies at Light Heart Memory Care, Providence Hospice, the staff at Regent Care Center of League City, and the team of doctors and providers at UTMB for their compassion, patience, and care throughout the past years.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 5-7:00PM with a Rosary at 7 o’clock at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main St., League City, Texas 77573. A Funeral Mass will follow on Saturday at 10:00AM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1224 Cedar Drive, La Marque, Texas 77568. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Light Heart Memory Care, or Providence Hospice.
Thank you for your service in the United States Army and the Country. Thank you for your service to the City of Galveston as a LT. In the Galveston police force. Thank you for being a loving son, brother for my Mother, Loving and dedicated husband, Father and Uncle. I/We will miss you. Thank you and we Love you. Rest In Peace.
Tio Lem, you were the rock that so much of the family relied upon. Your love and devotion to the Q’s, your closeness to my Lola, and even the embracing of my dad into the family, was evident and so much appreciated by even the younger generations. You are a legend to all of us.
Rest in Peace, Tio Lem, knowing that you have done so much good here on this earth. We love and respect you, totally and completely.
XOXO,
Holly
Rest in peace uncle Lem. Our prayers for comfort and deepest condolences to the family.
Lt., You were respected and loved by your fellow officers and led by example. Thank you for setting the bar for policing so high. You will be missed, but never forgotten
Ninong Lem — My dear godfather, our loss is heaven’s gain. May the loving arms of Jesus bring you swiftly to the father where you, Tita Nene, and the rest of our dearly departed may dance together in the eternal bliss of the Holy Spirit. In your reverie, please don’t forget the pray for us here on earth, for the needs of all, that Grace may fill the hearts of enemies so that enmity goes extinct in the world. This said, I pray that you and my dad, Ray Burdeos, may now discuss Philippine politics, filled with God’s love, as brothers. 😊
may you Rest in Peace Tio (Lolo) Lem, please say Hi to Lola Ethel and all the relatives up there, till we meet again
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of grandpa Lem York. I wish I had time to get to know him .
Hello! I know you don’t know me but we are actually cousins. It’s hard to explain but if you are interested to know as I am interested to know all about the family. My Facebook account is Rey Francis M. York .. here’s my FB link https://www.facebook.com/reyfrancis.york.9?mibextid=ZbWKwL