Erasmo Lopez

Barrera

On January 5, 2025, Erasmo L. Barrera passed away peacefully at Valley Baptist Medical Center. In the months, weeks, days and hours before leaving his earthly body to go to heaven, he was surrounded by many of his loved ones.

Erasmo was born on October 26, 1936, to Rito Barrera Sr. and Lydia Lopez Barrera in Los Indios Texas. Erasmo graduated from San Benito High School and earned an accounting degree from Durham's Business College. He served in the United States Army from 1959-1962. He went to work for Missouri Pacific Truck Lines and retired from Union Pacific after 28 years of service, where he earned multiple safety awards, which included a 25-year Safe Driver Award.

Erasmo was a dedicated, hardworking family man who cherished Sunday gatherings with his loved ones. He looked forward to Sunday family breakfasts, football and barbecues. Having joined the Alvarez family 60 years ago, he grew in many ways, especially in his deep love and devotion to the Baby Jesus and the tradition of praying at the Family Rosary, a devotion that became even stronger over the years.

Erasmo is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dominga Alvarez Barrera, his four children, Diana B. Sanchez (Emilio), David Barrera (Diane), Daniel Barrera (Robin) and Dina B. Gomez (Manuel III) grandchildren, Jessica Russell (James), Jacob Sanchez, Kennedy Calloway, Colten Calloway, Daniella Barrera, Blake Teixeira, Rowdy Barrera, Liliana Gomez, Emily Gomez, and Haily Gomez and two great grandsons, Jordan and Jared Russell. Erasmo is also survived by his two sisters, Jovita Barrera from Los Indios Tx. and Anita B. Ramirez (Placido) from San Benito, TX. He is also survived by his nephews, nieces and several cousins. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Rito Sr. and Lydia Barrera, brother Rito Barrera Jr. and nephews Rene and Ricky Barrera

Visitation will be held at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit in Harlingen, Texas on Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 2:00p.m. to 9:00p.m with the Holy Rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025 departing Trinity Funeral Home at 12:30pm for a church service at 1:00p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Tom Pincelli as celebrant.

Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in La Feria, Texas.

Honored to serve as his pallbearers are: Daniel Barrera, Jacob E. Sanchez, Alex Rodriguez, Martin R. Alvarez Jr., Emilio V. Sanchez Jr. and Manuel Gomez III

Honorary pallbearers are: David Barrera, James Russell, Jordan and Jared Russell.

With love and remembrance, The Family of Erasmo Lopez Barrera's funeral arrangements are entrusted to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home at 1002 East Harrison Ave. in Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us with any questions at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com