Baldemar "Chacho" C. Vera

Baldemar “Chacho” Cantu Vera of Falfurrias died on November 11, 2024. The affectionate and beloved father was a person of unwavering kindness, compassion, and strength. He touched the lives of all who knew him.

Balde was born in Rios, Texas on November 09, 1941. He was the son of the late Saturnino and Emilia Vera and grew up with ten siblings who all worked hard and loved each other dearly. After graduating from Premont High School, he attended Del Mar College and studied automobile maintenance. He was employed by Dickey Motors for over thirty years until their closing and then opened his own small auto mechanic shop where he worked until his retirement.

He was a hardworking, dedicated man who routinely put the needs of others ahead of his own. He always found the time to help people in need when it came to fixing any problems they had, never asking for anything in return. Balde loved spending time with his family and enjoyed sitting with his friends under the tree enjoying a cold beer.

Balde is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Daniel and Edward Vera and niece, Carolyn Lichtenberger.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years Maria Vera of Falfurrias; daughters, Belinda (Eric) Purdy of Kingsville and Celina (Plinio) Riojas of Brownsville; brothers, Saturnino (Lydia) Vera, Jr. of Falfurrias, Filiberto (Paula) Vera of Baytown, Elijio (Rosie) Vera and Ediberto Vera both of Rios; four sisters, Diamantina Maldonado of La Vernia, Delia (Oscar) Pena and Diana (Ronnie) Zahn both of Falfurrias and Dora (Rosendo) Lopez of Baytown; eight grandchildren, Shelby (Aaron) Foley, William Purdy, Sophie Purdy, Emmie Purdy, Henry Purdy, Harriet Purdy, Ramsey Rosas and Samantha DeLeon; great-grandson, Bennett Foley and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Balde’s kindness, warmth, and selfless generosity will live on in the hearts of his family and friends for generations to come.

Pallbearers will be Eric Purdy, Henry Purdy, William Purdy, Ramsey Rosas, Plinio Riojas and Aaron Foley. Honorary Pallbearers are Saturnino Vera Jr., Elijio Vera, Filiberto Vera, Ediberto Vera and Ronnie Zahn.

Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams in Falfurrias with Visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Falfurrias and services will conclude with Burial at the Vera Family Cemetery in Rios, Texas.