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~Pete Barrera Jr~
YOAKUM: Pete Barrera, Jr, age 75, passed away Friday. November 15, 2024. Pete was born February 4, 1949 in Yoakum to Pete Senior and Sophie Barrera. He was a man of determination and strength. Pete worked many jobs throughout his life, but he found his true calling as a truck driver. He spent his life ensuring that his family was cared for, and he provided with every opportunity. While he deeply valued hard work, his children fondly remember how he prioritized family vacations every year, creating cherished memories. He enjoyed life's simple pleasures, like shooting pool, playing dominoes, and engaging in competitive Barrera family card games. Pete was a familiar sight around town, either driving his daily route or relaxing on his front porch, "counting cars". He was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan who loved following the highs and lows of his favorite team. Pete's greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. Over the years, his focus shifted from bonding with old buddies--who affectionately called him "Junior" or "Red"--to sharing his days with his grandchildren, who proudly knew him as "Popo". Survivors: wife of 53 years, Frances Escalante Barrera; daughters, Laura Barrera, Sandy Miller (David) and Adrianne Barnett (Barry); son, John Paul Barrera (Amy); 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sylvia Espinoza (Fred), Terri Guerrero (Ruben), Carol Camarillo (Jacob) and Belinda Hall; brother, John Barrera (Maggie). Preceded in death by his parents. Rosary 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Pallbearers: Barry Barnett Jr, David Miller, Robert Barrera, Layne Meza, Christian Anzaldua, and Travis Barnett. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656. |