Carlos Freymann
November 15, 1932 ~ December 1, 2009
Carlos Freymann, age 77, passed away on December 1, 2009 after a long illness. Freymann was born in Mexico City in 1932. In 1963, Freymann and his family moved to San Antonio where he began to work for HemisFair'68, first as Director of Latin American participation, and was later appointed Director of International and Domestic Participation. After HemisFair'68 closed its doors, Freymann worked for the H.B. Zachry Company as its Director of Public Relations, and eventually opened his own international relations firm, Freymann & Associates, Inc. A passionate reader and world traveler, Freymann dedicated himself to a variety of activities, from writing and publishing four editions of the first coffee-table guide book for the city, This is/Asi Es San Antonio, to producing and writing the PBS series, Border to Border, which promoted the image of Hispanic and Latin America. Freymann was Adjunct Professor of Latin American Studies at UNAM (San Antonio Campus), St. Mary's University and UTSA. He also wrote articles for the Spanish-speaking and local printed media, including the San Antonio Business Journal. Additionally, Freymann participated in many different local and international groups by being Chairman/International Relations for the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Director/Chairman of Int'l Relations South Texas Chamber of Commerce, Director- San Antonio World Trade Assn., Director- World Trade Assn., President of Grupo Mexico (later the Free Trade Alliance), Director of the University Round Table. He was a Member of the San Antonio Ethics Review Board, and Member of the Bexar County Appraisal Review Board. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margarita Gonzalez Freymann and the families of his four children: Robert and Laura Freymann Caudill (Zachry, Michael and Jill Caudill), Gena and Carlos Freymann, DDS. (Emilie and Charlie Freymann IV), Stephen and Julie Freymann, and Barbara and Richard Freymann (Sean and Stephanie Freymann) A small gathering for family and friends will be held at the Freymann residence from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009 after private services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Dear Margaret – and children – it is with much sadness that I read your note about Mr. Freymann’s (I always think of him as Mr. Freymann rather than Carlos or Charlie!) passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Michele and Fred
To the Freymann family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I worked with Mr. Freymann at the Bexar Appraisal Distict. He was such a delightful person, always a gentleman in every sense of the word. He always spoke so fondly of his family. On the roughest of days at the District he brought a smile to our faces. Always with something pleasant and comical to lift us up. Thank you for sharing him with us. I pray for strength for your family as you all move forward. God Bless.
To the Freymann Family, Please accept my condlences. I had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. Freymann the past 6 years at the Bexar Appraisal District. I will remember always his humor, his many stories but most of all his kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
It saddens me to even think of Carlos not being around. Carlos voiced some of my documentaries at KLRN and played a very important role in the making of the HemisFair film. I’ll miss having him call me “Ms. DeMille” but I know you, his family will miss even more than that. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Carlos had an excellent way to deal with people. I always enjoyed my time with him. Deepest Sympathy. Bob Braubach
Rick and Family, Your Dad sounds like an amazing man and I know you will miss having him with you. Take comfort in the memories you have. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephen, May you find serenity during these trying times. I wanted to let you know that one of your old school buddies from afar is thinking of you and your family. God Bless you and your loved ones.
Maggie and Dr. Freymann along with all the Freymann Familia My heart and prayers go out to you and your families in this time. Many blessings and condolences for the loss of your loved one. Glod bless you and give you strength.
To margarita freymann, No existen palabras suficientes, ni adecuadas,para mitigar el dolor tan profundo gue se siente al perder a un ser tan guerido como carlos. Mi esposa Annie Y Toda mi familia estamos con ustedes, y los acompnamos en este trance tan dificel Juan Gattas
Margarita and family We were deeply sadden by your loss. We pray that you and your family will find strength and comfort with beautiful memories of him and his great love he had for his family.
My prayers are with the Freyman family. I had the priviledge of working with Carlos, as a matter of fact I joined the Appraisal Review Board at the same time he did and had some memorable orientation at the Freyman house with our mentor Ray. Will fondly remember him.
Carlos was such a wonderful man to know and work for with. It was pleasure and a blessing to have him in my life.
Hola ESpero y pronto puedan mitigar de alguna manera este dolor tan grande que sientes , me dijo mi papa de la muerte de Carlos aun cuando yo lo trate poco , para mi fue siempre una persona muy agradable asi como todos ustedes este año ha sido muy dificl pues, ademas de perder a carlos no tiene ni un mes que murio Arturo Brizio y el mes anterior mi hermano Miguel que tambien conocieron les mando un abrazo y acepten mis condolencias y las de mi familia
Daniel de Uranga Cuervo
I can remember growing up through the years and Papa you were always there for me no questions asked, you helped me with things through school, life in yougeneral, any question asked you answered the best that you could. I remember calling randomly and you would answer, and just to hear your voice i will never forget either, you were such a unique person i will never forget and always charish forever in my life. I wish that you could be there for when i graduate, but i know you will from the skies above and forever in my heart. I love you Papa and i i’m glad you are in a better place without suffering. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers until i leave this world where i will one day join you. R.I.P Papa i love you and will never forget you.
Having just learned of Carlos’ passing, we are deeply saddened! He will never be forgotten as I think of him all the time as being a “regal gentleman”. He was one of kind and I feel blessed to have known him. Our prayers are with you Margaret! If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask.
he was a wonderful man full of life ,happiness and love. i will miss him dearly, he was a wonderful grandfather that always showed me love.