Walter I Tacquard, Jr.
Walter I Tacquard, Jr., 92 of Santa Fe, TX, formally from La Marque and Wimberley, TX passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 in Webster, TX.
He was born March 13, 1928 in Galveston, TX to Walter, Sr. and Alma Tacquard.
He graduated from Kirwin High School in Galveston, TX and was a Veteran in the Air Force. He retired from Amoco Oil after 36 years of service and was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus in Wimberly, TX. He is a former member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wimberley, TX and presently a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Hitchcock, TX. He was an avid hunter and loved to bird hunt.
Walter is preceded in death by his parents; son, Joe Tacquard, and brother-in-law Morris Kautz. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Jeanne Mallia Tacquard of Santa Fe, TX, sons, Walter Tacquard III (Kathie), Henry Tacquard (Laura), and Andrew Tacquard, daughters, Chris Connally (David), Jeanne Pittmon (Gene), and Therese Streets (Dale), daughter-in-law, Carrie Tacquard, sister, Nancye Kautz, niece, Paula Danna, 14 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Joe Tacquard, Walter Tacquard IV, Andy Collins, Jake Linkey, Joe Burkhardt, Michael Ramos, Jared Greer, Mathew Lynn, and Tony Cuda.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from 9:30am – 11:00am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Hitchcock. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00am with Father Kappe officiating. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Arrangements are under the direction of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Our Lady of Lourdes or a charity of your choice.
The CDC Covid-19 Guideline of wearing a mask and social distancing is required and seating is limited.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. I worked for Walter for a couple of years before he retired and he was one of the best to work for. I know him and Joe are together. He will be greatly missed. I wish I could be there but I’m having to quarantine because I was exposed to the COVID virus. Kenny Cambiano
Dear Tacquard Family,
I am praying for all of you during this most difficult time. I know that your dad will surely be missed. I am asking God to send you comfort and peace in the days ahead. I am sorry that I cannot attend the funeral but holding each of you dear to my heart. May the Angels lead Walter into paradise and may he Rest In Peace!
Love, hugs, and prayers
Marcia and Family
I am sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you guys for comfort and healing during this difficult time.
Love
Ronnie & Jessica Casady ❤️
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of y’all. We really enjoyed talking guns and hunting with him through the years. We’ll miss him.
Love,
Gil & Debbie
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met him a few times, but i could tell he was a great person. We will be praying for you. He is in God’s presence now.
May God receive our Brother Knight Walter I. Tacquard Jr. with open arms and both of them watch over those he left with us until we all meet again.
Many prayers to the Tacquard family, loved ones, and especially Jeanne Mallia Tacquard from the Lally family.