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JOSE BARRERA Obituary
RIO GRANDE CITY - Jose Mario Barrera, 86, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 25, 2010, in McAllen. The first of seven children, he was born August 15, 1924, in Cuevitas in Jim Hogg County to the late Liberato and Encarnacion "Lilie" Barrera. He was drafted into World War II while a senior at Rio Grande City High School and entered US Navy basic training in San Diego, California. Serving on the USS Pavo, he supported operations in the Pacific Theater, including missions in Pearl Harbor, the Marianas Islands, Guam, Tarawa, and the Philippines as a Coxswain. He was honorably discharged in December 1945, and returned to Rio Grande City, where he graduated high school.
After graduating, Jose Mario worked for Cavazos Ford Motor Company as a mechanic. For over five decades, he managed the family ranch and earned a reputation for repairing windmills. During that time, he also served as a USDA Brand Inspector. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Liberato H. and Felipe L. Barrera. He is survived by four sisters, Ana Maria (Derly) Ramirez of Rio Grande City, Guadalupe "Lupita" (Emanuel) Valenciano of Houston, Maria de los Angeles (John J.) Gallagher of San Antonio, and Lilia Aurora (Dr. Vergel V.) Cruz of Houston; nephews, David Valenciano of Houston, Dr. Daniel (Dr. Amy) Valenciano of Flower Mound, and Vergel B. Cruz of Houston; nieces,
Yvette Margot Valenciano of Houston, Marilynn B. Gallagher of San Antonio, and Marisa Cruz (Gavin) Hurd of Houston.
Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2010, with a 7 p.m. rosary at Hernandez Funeral Chapel in Rio Grande City. The funeral Mass will be Saturday, October 2, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rio Grande City. Interment will follow at Rio Grande City Cemetery.
The family expresses its gratitude to Dr. Ernesto Treviño for his years of compassionate care and to the staff of the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen. Hernandez Funeral Home of Rio Grande City is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
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Jose Luis Gonzalez
September 24, 2022
Tia Mario; my thoughts, prayers and great admiration still prevails for you, and family. Not a day passes where I still see a fence, a set of pens or a watering system that you built. And build it exceptionally well. I know you are still ranching with the LORD and teaching those among you, the great ranching skills you possessed. GOD bless you and thanks for leaving things behind that inspires us semi-young cowboys. Your sobrino.
J. L. GONZALEZ
AGUA NUEVA RANCH
Jose Luis Gonzalez
October 1, 2010
To Tio Mario's family:
What a great loss for all of us from Agua Nueva; our ranch dating back to the 1700's. I am the son of Antioco and Ricardita (Ramirez) Gonzalez; daughter of Don Pedro and Rita Ramirez. I had the pleasure of visiting Tio Mario at the nursing home twice in the last couple of years. But this is how I remember him. As a young kid (Age 5-12), I was assigned by my dad to go with Tio Mario and open the gates for him. It was always a pleasure seeing and being with a respectable, hard working handsome of a man. My father always spoke so well of him, that in later years I inquired about his whereabouts so I could see him. GOD granted me the opportunity to talk to him and share a story or two. May GOD bless his wonderful family; and if you are ever in Agua Nueva, I own the white house with red trim on the East side of the road. Any and all my family (all of Tio Mario's family) are always welcome to come for a visit. May GOD bless all of you and hope to see you at the services.
JOSE LUIS GONZALEZ RAMIREZ
1812 GREYWOOD CT.
LAREDO, TEXAS 78045
(956) 286-1863
martin esperanza rodrduez jr.
September 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rodolfo & Narcisa Garza
September 30, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
September 30, 2010
Ana Maria, Lupita, Maria de Los Angles, and Lilia, please accept our deepest condolences.
Hector and Dora Gonzalez
Rio Grande City, TX
Ruben & Rachel Carrera
September 30, 2010
Anita, Lupita, Maria, and Lilia: Our most sincere condolences on the passing of your brother, Mario. God has a place for him by your mother and father as well as with his brothers. We will miss him, but we know that he is in God's place now.
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