Louie Ruben Lam

Louie R. Lam Jr age 70 of San Angelo died March 23, 2020 in Houston. A viewing will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Robert Massie Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Due to the current health crisis in our community and the directives given by State and Local Governments, we must abide by the directive limiting gatherings to 10 people at a time. A private family rosary will be said on Tuesday, March 31st followed by a private family graveside service at Calvary Cemetery in San Angelo. Arrangements are provided by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Louie was born in San Angelo on January 5, 1950, to Luis R. Lam and Mercedes Faz. After graduation, he served in the US Army. Louie had a deep respect for the military and for the country he proudly served. He completed his military duty in 1972 and started working in the warehouse business. He retired from Quaker Oats as a GUI Operator (Graphically User Interface) in California at the age of 57 and moved back to San Angelo in 2008. Strong, determined, harsh, confident and opinionated are all words that could describe Louie; but other words that could describe him equally well were, charming, loving, generous, romantic, funny and quick-witted. He had a way with people, although he initially came across harsh, as you began to know him you realized what a genuine and kind man he truly was. He had a fascination for airplanes, cooking, Asian cuisine was his favorite, and basset hounds. He loved his bassets, Bernice and Elliott, they weren't just puppies, they were family! Louie was knowledgeable about almost any subject and was a multifaceted individual. After knowing each other in junior high and high school, Louie and Beatrice's paths crossed again after 33 years. Their friendship flourished and they have been partners in life and in love since 2000. Louie is survived by his spouse, Beatrice Padilla; his twin daughters, Sara and Stephanie Lam; his sister, Pam Nandin; his brother, Mark Lam; his step-brother, Jerry Faz; his special cousins, Lisa Castaneda, Martha Tafoya and Dolores Castelo and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.