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Paul Barrera Obituary

SAN DIEGO - Paul Barrera, 52, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 7, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alice, Texas on October 4, 1965 to his parents, Juan and Virgie Barrera. He was a graduate of San Diego High School class of 1984. He enjoyed all sports especial the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros, and enjoyed socializing with his friends and family. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Juan H. Barrera; paternal grandparents, Juan Barrera and Celia Elizondo; maternal grandparents, Tanis and Ramon Rodriguez; aunt, Gilda Perez and uncles, Bobby and Leandro Rodriguez and Luis Barrera.

Paul is survived by his son, Paul Armando Barrera; his mother, Virgie Barrera; one brother, Anthony (Sandra) Barrera; one sister, Frances Perez; nephew, Daniel V. Perez; niece, Cassandra (Manuel) Hernandez; two grand nieces, Danyelle and Mariska Hernandez; aunts, Esmeralda (Jesus) Garza, Yolanda (Domingo) Gonzalez, Consuelo Rea, Dalia (Zeke) Luna and Mary Rodriguez; uncles, Ramon (Elsa) Rodriguez, Margarito Perez, Juan A. (Olga) Barrera; many cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Garza Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas with a Rosary to be held at 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church in San Diego, Texas. Interment will follow at the San Diego Cemetery in San Diego, Texas.

Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www.garzafuneralhome.com

Arrangements entrusted to Garza Funeral Home, San Diego, Texas 361-279-3311.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Alice Echo News-Journal from Sep. 7 to Sep. 17, 2018.

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September 29, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until God's promises are fulfilled - John 6:40

September 29, 2018

So sorry for your loss and may your family find peace and comfort in the scriptures:

September 17, 2018

During this time of great sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, may our Father, the God of peace, give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Thomas Wigington

September 12, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort ease your grief. Remember that He cares for us.
1Peter 5:6,7

September 10, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family. Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving God promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. Isaiah 40:29, 41:10

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