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Cesar Edgar Dominguez

1935 - 2011

Silsbee has lost one of its most dedicated leaders. Cesar Dominguez passed away October 17, 2011. He was born July 25, 1935 to Gilbert and Consuelo Dominguez of Silsbee and lived there throughout his life.

Cesar served the city of Silsbee in the capacity of tax assessor, finance director, assistant city manager and city manager, from which he retired in 1998 with a total of 38 years of service to his community. He was instrumental in the development of Silsbee's city parks, playing a key role in adding recreational facilities for the community, such as the addition of the parks' tennis courts and nature trails. This was a direct result of his passion for his community and commitment to providing a safe environment for the citizens and children.

Even after retirement, Cesar continued to champion and promote Silsbee and its citizens. He served as a volunteer for many local, county and district organizations including the Red Cross, Hardin County Appraisal District Board, Silsbee Library Board, United Appeals/Way, SETX Regional Planning Commission and Meals on Wheels. Cesar also received recognition for serving with the Salvation Army for over 42 years. He was dedicated to preserving Silsbee's place in history as a board member of the Ice House Museum and in any capacity needed to promote this unique part of Silsbee's history. In 2008, the City of Silsbee honored Cesar and his wife Edna as Citizens of the Year in recognition of their selfless service to the community.

Cesar walked softly through life but lead his family and community with very strong moral convictions, dedication and love. He had a unique mixture of humility and pride and everyone he knew was important to him. He displayed pride in his family's heritage and contributions to the community of Silsbee. His passion for the city of Silsbee was evident in his life's work.

Silsbee was Cesar's sanctuary along with his home and garden. His love of nature was displayed through his beautiful garden of fruit trees, plants and flowers. Alongside Edna, his wife of 51 years, he worked to develop a place of natural beauty and serenity that he lovingly shared with friends and family.

Cesar will be remembered for his strengths of kindness, respect, love and passion for his family and community.

He is survived by his wife Edna; daughters Carla Drake and husband Wayne of Silsbee and Pam Dominguez of Houston; son John Dominguez of Silsbee; sisters Celia Coleman of Beaumont and Carmen Read and husband Edwin of Lake Jackson; granddaughters Sarah Drake McKinney and husband Christopher of Pearland and Kathryn Drake of Nacogdoches and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church of Silsbee with interment following in R S Farmer Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Wednesday at Farmer Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Ice House Museum, Silsbee Public Library or First United Methodist Church, McDonough Hall renovation.

There are currently 27 condolences.

Patsy and Eddie Karl Willingham Sunday October 23, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Edna,Carla,Pam and John, Cesar was a dear friend to us and we will never forget him. He will always remain in our hearts. We shared many memories together while in Silsbee. We will pray that the Lord will be with you all in the days ahead. We love you and God Bless You.

Saturday October 22, 2011 at 9:29 PM
My deepest sympathy go out to the Dominguez family and close friends. May you all find solace in your memories and one another. God bless you all...

Candice Broussard Friday October 21, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Carla I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Jerri Russell Thursday October 20, 2011 at 3:47 PM
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. My prayers are with your family.

Peggy and Ron Scarborough Thursday October 20, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Edna, we are truly heart-broken to hear of Cesar's passing. We will remember him as a gentle & soft spoken man. He was all-giving to his family, church, & community. Sending love and prayers from across the miles...

Linda Broussard Thursday October 20, 2011 at 2:24 PM
Carla and Family , My prayers and thoughts are with you . May God Bless and Comfort You

Anne Adams Thursday October 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Cesar was such a lovely human being. I only had one conversation with him, but it was a special one. He was so compassionate towards me, and genuinely interested in making sure that everyone around him was happy and well looked after. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Dominguez family. God bless you all...Love, Anne

Mary and Louis Adams Thursday October 20, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Our daughter Wendy married into the wonderful Dominguez family, and knowing Cesar has been one of the blessings that keeps reminding us of the great family heritage in addition to the contributions to every aspect of the community that has always characterized Cesar and the rest of his family. We are thinking of all of you at this time and hold up Cesar as an example tp all that is good in our world.

Carolyn Adams Simmons Thursday October 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Edna, I am so very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ed and Sonia Cain Thursday October 20, 2011 at 9:06 AM
Cesar will be greatly missed. Our Prayers and thoughts will be with you all. May God comfort you and guide you through the coming days. We love you. God Bless.

Diane Parks, Hailey Logan and family Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Our prayers and deepest sympathy are extended to your dear family.

Glenn Frenchy Darby glakb12@cobridge.tv Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Cesar was a part of my high school life and I remember him as a great guy with friendship for all.

Linda Redkey Hoskins hoskinslr14@yahoo.com Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Edna and family, I am so sorry to hear this news about Cesar. My heartfelt and deepest sympathy go out to each of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you, give you strength, and sustain you all the days ahead as you grieve. He will be missed. With love and sympathy, Linda

Terry Garrett Richard Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Edna, Celia, Carmen, John John: I will miss Cesar more than I can even say, he was such a friend to our family, to my dad, my grandmother, and to me. I will miss his kindness, his gentle ways, the servant's heart that prompted him to give of himself. May the Lord comfort you all.

Nelda Rashall Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Cesar was alway a true friend to me during the many years I worked at City Hall. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve his loss. I will truly miss seeing him around town.

Dr. Otilia Urbina Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 3:21 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless you.

Linda Lee Yawn Gee Linda.gee@suddenlink.net Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Carmen, I am so sorry to hear of Cesar's passing. He was such a dear person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ana, Gloria, Gabriel and Oscar Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Dear Edna and cousins, Dear Celia and Carmen; may God give you peace and be a comfort to you through this hard time, sorry for not being able to be there but we will be praying for all of you. Sincerely Ana, Gloria, Gabriel, Oscar México

Clare Keown-Cammack Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Carla and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in our prayers. He touched so many lives, and will always be remembered. May God give you comfort during this time.

Tab Ferguson Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Cesar was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. His diligence in making Silsbee a great place to live and work will not be forgotten. Remember that he will live on through your memories of him. I will be praying for all of you during this difficult time.

Roxanne and Lawrence Weaver Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Dear Edna, John, Carla, and Pam- We are heartbroken to hear of Cesar's passing. You've been a blessing to us all these years. May God be a comfort to you now.

Debby McWhorter Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 9:58 PM
We will all miss him and his giving nature. He set such a wonderful example in stepping up and doing anything and everything that so many people just did not notice. We will see his beauty all over our town for many years to come. Peace and Love Debby&Ike McWhorter Louise Barnes

Janet (Worsham) Standley Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Carla, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you.

Gloria Armas Dominguez & Gabriel Guadarrama Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 4:26 PM
Dear Edna, Carla, Pam, John, Celia, Carmen and everyone who knew our dear Cesar, all the family in México are very sorry, In the name of everyone here receive a big hug and our wishes to recover soon from this loss, receive our condolences. God bless you all. Sincerily Gloria and Gabriel from Toluca, México

Karen Williams krazyktex@aol.com Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Carla, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure he loved you with all his heart and you and he will be reunited when it's time. Remember all the wonderful things about him till then.

Kathy Arrington Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 2:25 PM
My Dearest Carla and family. My heart goes out to you and yours for the loss of your father. I know he was so special to you and may God hold you all in his arms and provide you with his abounding love now and always. Sincerely, Your friend Kathy from SBC/AT&T

Pat Richardson (Pantego, TX) Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 12:29 PM
The first sentence says it all. Cesar will be remembered and missed greatly by all who knew him.

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