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Argelia Barrera Obituary
MCALLEN - Argelia V. Barrera, 79 of McAllen, Texas, entered into eternal rest on March 18, 2009, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. She was born May 1, 1929, in Falfurrias, Texas, to Atilano and Guillerma Vasquez. She was raised in McAllen by her loving aunt Brigida Arredondo, whom she considered as her mother.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Sigifredo Barrera; her mother, Brigida Arredondo; sisters, Amanda Vasquez, Sotela Lopez, Alicia Barrera, Aida Salinas, and Corina Lopez; her brother, Jose Arredondo, and grandson, Trevor K. Barrera.
Survivors include her nine children, Fred (Nilda) Barrera, Angela (Gilbert) Gonzalez, Gus Barrera, Roel (Martha) Barrera, Terry Barrera, Lupita (Baldemar) Elizondo, David (Marisela) Barrera, Argelia Barrera, and Cindy (Eloy) Olivarez; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving her are two brothers, Norberto and Amadeo Vasquez of Falfurrias, Texas.
Visitation will begin on Thursday, March 19, 2009, from 12 to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Downtown, interment will follow to Roselawn Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be: Caleb, Abram, Erik, Travis, David, Dominic Barrera, Gilbert Gonzalez, Jr., and Stephen Elizondo.
Honorary pallbearers will be 4 granddaughters; Brigitte, Janette, Brianda, and Samantha and 1 grandson, Derek.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rivera Funeral Home, 1901 Pecan, McAllen, Texas 78501 (956) 686-2224.
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RENE Garza
March 25, 2009
May God Bless YOU and Family.
Louise Connors
March 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sadness.
March 22, 2009
Sorry about your loss my friends.She was a good person.I remember her very well. She put with our guitar playing and alot more. My thoughts are with you. Armando Guerra
Andy Benavides
March 22, 2009
Dear Fred & Barrera Fam;
Please accept my sympathy for the
passing of your mom Argelia into the
Kingdom of God & feel assured that she will continue to be well taken care of by our Lord Jesus Christ along with your dad Sige who continues to do a great job in cutting hair in heaven!Your parents have met again & they will be greatly missed by all their relatives,friends & all the people who's lives they touched,especially my life,because the Barrera household,was my home away from home!Argelia & Sige will continue to live in our hearts!May they rest in peace!
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Laurie & Brandon "Rivera" Moreno
March 21, 2009
Our Deepest Condolences to Your Whole Family.May The Lord comfort You all & may You Always remember the great memories of her & the times you've shared & things she taught You all!! God Bless You all
MARIA & GONZALO RAMIREZ
March 20, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gabriel Cabrera
March 20, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Sorry to have heard of the passing of your Mom. My prayers are with you David & Fred and the rest of your family. God Bless You.
Esmeralda De Leon Martinez
March 19, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Argelia was a wonderful lady. I still remember her cheerful smile and those wonderful cakes she used to bake for me for my christmas birthday. This is Esmeralda (Mera) I used to live across the street from your mom's house. May she rest in peace now that she is with your daddy Sigifredo. May your faith in god give you the strenght to continue in this time of sorrow. May god bless all of you. contact me @ [email protected]
Mary Lou Robles Doeppenschmidt
March 19, 2009
Lupita and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved mother. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers. May the beautiful memories you have of your mother carry you through these difficult days. With much love,
Luana Gonzalez
March 19, 2009
My parents and I had the honor of meeting both your mother and father through my aunt Blasita Ramirez and uncle Ruben. I visited with your mother many times and found her to be a wonderful and caring person. When my mother became ill with cancer, she was so thoughtful and sent her some old time "remedios". I lost my mother 13 years ago; therefore, I know the sense of loss you are feeling. My thoughts and prayers go out to her loved ones during this great time of loss. However, know that she has been reunited with Sigi in heaven.
AMERICA LUNA
March 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JOE-IDA AMAYA
March 19, 2009
HEART GOES OUT TO THE BARRERA FAMILY.SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND A GREAT MOTHER.
I'M GLADE I GOT THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET HER.MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
Yvette Hinojosa
March 19, 2009
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
My Family and I are truly sorry for your loss !
May God Bless You!
Love,
Yvette Hinojosa & Danny Villareal
Haskell Family
March 18, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Ludmila & Dax Davison
March 18, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Liliane & Tommy Vannoy
March 18, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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