Tempco’s founder, Fermin Adames Sr.
About Fermin
June 25, 1944 – January 29, 2012
Fermin was a man of many talents. He was an entrepreneur, engineer and mentor who spent a part of each day visiting every department at Tempco. But to really know who Fermin was and what was in his heart, one need to look no further than the three paintings he commissioned.
After the terrorist attacks on the United States that took place on September 11, 2001, he commissioned the first painting titled This Land is Your Land. In this painting, one or more landmarks from each of the fifty states and the District of Columbia are depicted. The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center are ghosted near the top in front of the American Flag.
The second painting, Nativity, depicts a Christmas scene in the small town of Nativity. Inspired by the desire to reduce the political correctness that has prompted many to replace the word ‘Christmas’ with ‘Holiday’ in recent years, Fermin commissioned this painting in 2005. He believed that people of every religion should be able to celebrate their important days without others changing their meaning.
The third painting, Defenders of Our Freedom, was commissioned to honor the men, women and animals (dogs and horses) who have served in the armed forces, winning and preserving our freedoms. Fermin was a veteran, and he felt a special respect for those who put everything on the line, including their lives, for all of us.
In Loving Memory
“I did it my way” was the theme of the life of Fermin G. Adames. He started Tempco Electric Heater, Corporation in 1972. Fermin built a thriving business that brought him honors, such as Entrepreneur of the Year in 1989. Becoming a citizen of the U.S. was the attainment of a lifelong dream. His proudest achievement came in the form of his adoring family.
He was the beloved husband of Janell, nee White. A loving father of Fermin A. Adames, Maquis Adames, Jennifer Adames-Smith, Leonardo Adames and Kyle G. Adames. Cherished grandfather of Tanner, Brennen, Jonas, and Isabella. Dear brother of Maria Elena Rocha de Adames, Carlos Adames, and Leonardo Adames. Devoted son of the late Fermin and Maria Elena Adames.
