Sam M. Lira, 88, entered eternal rest on August 18, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He was born February 8, 1931 in Houston, Texas. He had a career in civil service for the Internal Revenue Service. Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Lira; father: Jose Lira; mother: Carmen Macias; grandparents: Ruperto Lira, Magdaleno Macias, Rafaela Elizando, and Floenteina Ortega.
Left to cherish his loving memory, children: Felicia Phillips, David Phillips, Rebecca McMahon, Susan Pruett, Chris Pruett, Sylvia Grubbs, Jack Grubbs, Bruce Lira; grandchildren: James Phillips, Laura Phillips, Ricky Flory, Tristian Flory, Pierce Grubbs, Marlon Grubbs; great grandchildren: Logan Flory, Gunnar Flory, Heather Phillips, Alyssa Phillips, Adrian Phillips.
Visitation for family and friends will begin on Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 2:30pm. All services will take place at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Fwy. Houston, Texas 77039. Interment to follow in Brookside Memorial Park.
