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Andres Herrera Obituary
Andres Natividad Herrera passed into the Lord's hands on May 28, 2011 at the age of 85. He was born on May 24th, 1928 in De Clez, CA to the late Arturo and Amalia Herrera. Andres also known as "Andrew" and "Andy was preceded in death by his infant daughter Sylvia, his loving son Jorge, his infant grandson Alexander, as well as his brother Arturo, sisters Socorro and Ermelinda, his loving sister-in-law Ola Herrera, and loving nephews Frank Herrera Jr. and Ivan Herrera.
Andy is survived by his loving wife Rosa of over 60 years. They made their home in El Paso, TX for many years where they raised six of their eight children. They relocated to Fallon, NV in 1978 where they lived for 27 years, relocating to San Antonio, TX in 2005 to be near four of their children living in Texas.
Andy is also survived by his children who live in San Antonio daughter Esther Guajardo and her children (Ruth, Cesar, Luis, and Ana Guajardo), son John and his wife Ida Herrera and their children (Joseph, Candida, and JonPaul Herrera), daughter Teresa Herrera and her daughter (Analisa Richards).
In addition, Andy is survived by his son Charlie and his wife Rhonda Herrera of New Waverly, TX and their children (Veronica, Monica, Melissa, Charlie, Steven, Blake, Brandon, and Nicole). His daughter Rose Herrera of San Diego, CA and her children (Rene and Andy Herrera and Ariel Delapena), his son Andy Herrera of Los Angeles, CA and his children (Andrea, Brandon, and Bryan) and Daniel Martin of Los Angeles, CA.
Additionally, Andy is survived by his loving son Jorge's Widow Maria Herrera of San Diego, CA and their children (Rosemary, Josie, Andrew, and Mercedez). Andy is further survived by his brother Sal Herrera of Denver, CO and his children, his brother George "Goyo" Herrera of Silver City, NM and his children (Georgia Peru, Ezequiel "Sonny" Herrera, Leona Ogaz, and Anna Rodriguez. Also brother Frank and his wife Erma Herrera of Fernley, NV and their children (Danny and Fred Herrera).
"Grandpa" is survived by a total of 26 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
Services will be held on Tuesday May 31st at 2:30pm at Tezel Oaks Church of the Nazarene, 7700 Tezel Road, San Antonio, TX 78250. Burial on June 6, 2011 at 1:45pm at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX. 78209.
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Sandra Babb
June 2, 2011
So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Grandfather,Father and Husband. You are all in my prayers as you begin to heal. My parents always thought so highly of Mr. Herrera.
Cindi Prado Suarez
May 30, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss and fully understand this difficult time. At a time when my own father (Gus) was going through a difficult time, Mr. Herrera was there to talk to dad. Dad was clearly very sad when I told him of Mr. Herrera's passing. My prayers and heart go out to all of you.
Sonny Herrera
May 30, 2011
Words can't express how much I loved my uncle. He was a special person to my sisters Georgia, Leona, and Anna.
Esequiel Sonny Herrera
Helen Longoria
May 29, 2011
May the Lord keep you strong during this very difficult time.
Our prayers will be with you Ms Rosa and your family.
Helen & Ronni Longoria
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