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Esperanza Barrera Obituary
Esperanza De Leon Barrera was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 16, 1929 and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the age of 85. She spent more than 60 years of her life devoted to helping others as a registered nurse, which included working 33 years for the city's Metropolitan Health District and the remainder working in a private health practice for her brother, Dr. Pedro De Leon. She was a graduate of University of the Incarnate Word, having earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Public Health Nursing. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Juan De Leon and Emilia De Leon; her brothers; Augustine, Alfred and Hector and her daughters, Laura Barrera and Anna Barrera. She is survived by her brothers and sisters; Pedro De Leon, Richard De Leon, Rebecca D. Almazan, Alicia D. West, and Juan Humberto De Leon. Beloved children (and spouses) include Emily B. Parent (John), David H. Barrera (Norma), Paul Barrera (Kirsten), Rebecca A. Barrera, Peter M. Barrera (Alma), Juan A. Barrera (Romanita) and Sarah B. Mathews (James). Grandchildren include Melissa Hays, Benjamin Parent, Yvette Brosig (Albert Brosig, Jr.), Jacqueline Loew, Jason Barrera, Alan Pak, Sydney Barrera, Roman Barrera, Camille Barrera, Antonio Barrera, Jack Cole, Sophia Barrera and Katie Cole. Great grandchildren include Laura Brosig, Albert Brosig III, Max Brosig, and Lucas Loew. Rosary will take place at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (223 E. Summit) on Wednesday at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be offered Thursday at 10:00am, also at Our Lady of Grace Church. Interment to immediately follow at San Fernando Cemetery #2 at 746 Castroville Road. Condolences may be sent to the Barrera family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by:
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Memories and Condolences
for Esperanza Barrera
August 28, 2014
Dr DeLeon & Barrera Family
Our Condolences to you and your family. My sister and I had the pleasure of meeting Ms Esperanze during the care of our parents. Our mom would talk to us about Ms Esperanza and how well she cared for her patients. She was a loving person as a nurse and as a friend...She made us feel welcome and reminded us the care our parents needed. God Bless you during this difficult time.
The Family of Fred & Susie (Maria) Gaona
Joni Bee Ramirez
July 30, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Felipe Cobarruvias
July 16, 2014
My condolences to the Barrera family. My prayers to your family. Our Lord has taken her home.
Richard Leal
July 16, 2014
Esperanza was a wonderful person I had the pleasure to know though our relationship of nurse and pharmacist.Our entire staff enjoyed talking to her during the course of the day and she will be greatly missed.
She was a great lady.Our condolances to the entire Barrera family.
Nelda Tanaka
July 16, 2014
Heaven has gained another Angel that will watch over her family!
Our sincere condolences to the Barrera & DeLeon families. Ms. Espy was truly a wonderful and friendly to us.
God Bless,
The Tanaka Family
(Tom, Nelda, Ben, Matt, Catherine & Aaaron)
Patricia Chavez
July 16, 2014
Sweet childhood memories I will always cherish with Mrs. Barrera and my grandma! I know her kindness will be missed.
Love and prayers always,
Tisha and family
Terri Alonzo Ruiz
July 16, 2014
Dr. Deleon and all the office staff and to the Barrera family my condolences to all Esperanza what a wonderful person she took my blood labs for over 20 years at Dr.Deleons office . Nursing was her calling she was perfection and a wonderful soul here on earth she will be so missed job well done Esperanza good and faithful servant
Debra Sparks
July 16, 2014
Espe was one of the most faithful and courageous people I have ever met. Your mom touched so many people's lives and I know we are all the better for it. My deepest condolences and prayers to the Barrera and DeLeon families in this time of such a great loss.
Ronaldo Gutierrez
July 15, 2014
A beautiful lady who will always have a special place in my heart. She offered me friendship when she didn't even know me and someone to watch the spurs with. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Ron, Angie, Jennifer Guerrero, Analisia and Veronika Gutierrez
July 15, 2014
Mrs Esperanza I was one of your last patients with your brother Dr. Pedro DeLeon.On behalf of myself and the Mendez family I want to say you'll be missed by all patients family friends and co-workers.I know God had reseved a place for you a long time ago may God bless your family and give them strength.Edward L. Mendez and family
Armand L Maria A Perez Family
July 15, 2014
Our Heart Felt Condolence to The Barrera & Deleon Families. Esperanza was a very Patient & Loving Person. May God keep his Grace.
Arturo Elizondo
July 15, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the Barrera Family and Deleon Family.
Familia Elizondo
Lupe Garcia
July 15, 2014
Dear Barrera & DeLeon Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. She was a very dear friend and more than just a supervisor to all of us at Mirasol for many years. Mrs. Barrera was the best boss I ever had in my nursing career.
My love & prayers for all of you, as I know she is at peace enjoying a wonderful reward in heaven.
Love,
Lupita Garcia & Family
July 15, 2014
To the whole Barrera Family,
The Driskill family sends our sincerest condolences to each of you on the lost of your dear Mother. We have many great memories of the years we spent with your family at St Martin Hall and I especially fondly recall how much your Mom was always there helping with every event and working with me in booths at the Fall festivals. She never said "no" when asked to help. She was a great lady and raised a terrific family.
She will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers, JuJu Driskill, mom of Julie, Scott, Laura, Kevin, Jeff and Pat
Jerry & Debbie Lovell
July 15, 2014
De Leon Family,
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you now during this time. We are so sorry for the loss of your Beloved Sister, Mother, Aunt and friend. Jerry & I were so glad to have spent a little bit of time with her during April of last year to celebrate Pete's birthday!
Love and Blessings to all of the Family
Christopher Green
July 15, 2014
The residents of the River Road Neighborhood acknowledge the loss of our long-time resident Esperanza De Leon Barrera and join her family in this time of sorrow. May her love of family and friends and her service to others be an inspiration to us all.
Christopher J. Green
Chair, RRNA
Adriana Gonzalez
July 15, 2014
My condolences to the family.You are in my prayers.
Mary Ann Ramirez
July 15, 2014
Sorry for your lost, we will always remember Esperanza as the wonderful nurse she was. We will miss her dearly. Keeping the family in our prayers and in our hearts.
Santa Castro
July 15, 2014
Dear Barrera Family,
Keeping you in our hearts and prayers for faith to uphold you and beautiful loving memories to keep you strong and smiling.
Love, Janie Castro and family.
Humberto DeLeon
July 15, 2014
My sister, I am going to miss you so much. I will always remember you and keep you in my heart. Thanks for everything you always did for us. Martha,John,Jackie,Lisa and Rene will also miss you. My grandkids Celeste, John Paul, John Pierre and great-grandkid Angie will remember you and love you forever. Till we see each again, your baby brother Humberto
Mundo Ortiz
July 15, 2014
To my second mom,
You gave me more than words can express. I was blessed by your love attention and most important the gift of compassion that will be with me forever. You are blessed as you enter the kingdom of eternal grace. A Perfect Blessing. The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22
Love Mundo
July 15, 2014
Loving & sweet memories! Hello dear family, I know she will be dearly missed. LOV Renee Trip
KOPY
July 14, 2014
Mom Barrera - the words that come to mind...Love, Joy and Humor; Family first; Strength and Fortitude. There are so many people feeling the loss, but she will be with us, now and always, in our hearts, as well as in our lifes, as we enjoy a meal together and remember her, or she comes to us in our daily activities. Always there with us. Love you Mom
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