Edward Barrera

He was preceded in death by his parents, Genaro and Cruz Pena Barrera; his beloved wife, Olivia H. Barrera; brothers, Rosendo Barrera, Genaro Barrera, Jr., Richard Barrera, and grandson, Joe Trejo, Jr.

Edward is survived by his children, Odilia Trejo (Joe), Eddie Barrera, Jr., and James Barrera (Virginia); grandchildren, Dr. Daniel Trejo (Olga) of Bastrop, LA, Brenda Olivarri (Ray) of San Antonio, TX, Brian Barrera, Baldemar Barrera and Kelsey Barrera; great-grandchildren, Bianca, Gabriela and Sofia Trejo, Lauren Olivarri, Kailyn, Brendon and Maddox Barrera, and Tristan Barrera; sister, Delfina Munoz of Pasadena, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, and close family member, Diane Acosta, all of whom endearingly called him "Pop".

Pop was born on November 18, 1919 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He proudly served in the U.S. Army (1941-1945), Company A111 Infantry Training Battalion and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. He was employed at CC Army Depot until his retirement in 1976. He later worked for CCISD as a bus driver.

He enjoyed baseball and served as a coach and umpire at International Little League for many years. He was also a member of the CC Coffee Club and enjoyed many breakfasts at Rosita's Mexican Restaurant.

Pop loved his coffee, pan dulce and most of all, his family. We were blessed to have had Pop for so many years and we will miss his big hugs, kisses, contagious laughter, and his signature hats.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Funearia del Angel-Memorial Holly Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that evening. Mass will be celebrated at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park.