Ted Picon

In the quiet refuge of Lubbock, Texas, on November 17, 2025, the world mourned the passing of Ted Picon, a gifted freelance tattoo artist whose artistry and spirit will echo through time. Born on January 5, 1981, in the sun-kissed heart of Lubbock, Ted’s life was a vivid tapestry woven with ink, laughter, and love.

Ted’s career as a tattoo artist was not merely a profession; it was his passion and expression of the soul’s most intricate designs. With each stroke of his needle, he sought to encapsulate stories, transforming skin into canvases of personal narratives. To be tattooed by Ted was to be touched by a unique blend of creativity and care, as he poured his heart into each piece, leaving behind a legacy of art and individuality that would remain with his clients forever.

A proud family man, Ted was deeply loved by his wife, Debra Kolcela, and cherished as a father by his four children—Issac, Harley, Zoe, and Bentley Picon. His heart expanded further with the love he held for his stepchildren, Edward, Jasmine, Amaya, and Serinity, who brought additional joy into his life. His siblings, Billy Picon, Jose Herrera III, and Zack Anthony Herrera, formed an unbreakable bond with him, nurtured through years of shared laughter, support, and unwavering loyalty. Ted was a son to Joe and Cathy Herrera, who filled his life with encouragement and love, and a beloved grandchild, basking in the warmth of Felicano and Ines Bustamante and Mary Herrera.

Ted’s essence was one of light and laughter, a flame extinguished far too soon yet never dimmed in the hearts of those he left behind. He will be cherished within the memories of family gatherings, shared stories, and a bond that went beyond mere bloodlines. However, he now joins those who preceded him: his Grandpa Joe Herrera, the spirited Coy Ramirez, Uncle Videl Herrera, and Aunt Elizabeth Ramos, who lovingly welcomed him into eternity.

As we honor Ted’s vibrant journey, a moment of remembrance will take place at the Venue on Broadway in Lubbock, Texas, on November 29, 2025. Friends and family are invited to share their thoughts and memories during the visitation from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 PM.

The spirit of Ted Picon will continue to inspire, forever etching his legacy into the lives he touched. In the artistry of tattooing and the love of his family, he will remain immortal—a dance of ink upon the canvas of existence.