Abraham F.

Herbst

In Loving Memory Of

Abraham F. Herbst

March 11, 1981 – January 29, 2026

Abraham F. Herbst, 44, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Solara Specialty Hospital after health complications occurred suddenly.

He was born in Bryan, TX and was the third child of his family and is preceded in life by two older brothers, Alfred J. Herbst Jr. and Alexander Herbst.

He was raised in Laredo, TX by his parents. He graduated from Nixon High school and moved to the Rio Grande Valley area in 2013 where he resided in Harlingen, Brownsville, and McAllen-Alton, TX prior to his premature death.

He worked as a detention officer (CCA), a supervisor and later store manager in retail sales (working for Home Depot, Harbor Freight, and Ollie's), and in satellite and internet sales and installation services (RC SAT LLC) over his lifetime.

He also shared multiple hobbies with his children that will be remembered throughout time such as his love of fishing, billiards, golf, hunting, basketball, motor sports, and watching world history and car enthusiast television shows. To his fortune, he reached his goal of becoming a Store manager for Ollie's prior to his long term disability and untimely death and will be remembered as a kind and caring person by many.

He is preceded in death by his father, Alfred Joseph Herbst and mother, Irma Josephina Herbst.

He leaves behind two children, two brothers, and many friends to cherish his memory: Abraham F. Herbst II and Adelina L. Herbst, children and Alfred J. Herbst (married to Teresa Herbst) and Alexander Herbst, brothers. He also leaves his emotional support dog, Betsy to his oldest child for her care until the end of her days.

He will be honored and celebrated in death at the Chapel located in front of St Anthony's Catholic Church at 1022 E. Van Buren Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550.

May he rest in peace with our Lord Savior who is most loving and merciful! Please join us as we pray for his soul and God's mercy as we say our final goodbyes.

With profound love and remembrance, the Family of Abraham F. Herbst , have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Ellie Rojas- funeral director with Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com