Alfredo Barrera Cervantes born in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas Mexico and raised in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on 16 de Septiembre 2024 surrounded by much love from his loved ones. He journeyed to the United States and ultimately made San Antonio home for over 50 years. Although he had made his life in San Antonio, he always looked forward to visiting his beloved family and friends in his querido Monterrey, NL. He is preceded in death by his parents Everardo Barrera and Manuela Cervantes Barrera; siblings Martin, Cruz, Hector, Juventina, San Juana, Carmela, and Bertha Barrera. He is survived by his eternally devoted wife of nearly 50 years Celia Alcaraz Barrera and his only beloved daughter Teresa Cuellar (spouse Frank Cuellar), his sisters Martina Barrera Hernandez, and Rosa Barrera. He is also survived by countless nieces, nephews and multiple loyal friends who eventually became like Brothers to him and to the Barrera family.
Alfredo was immensely blessed in his life to have been loved by so many to include his family and family friends. From a young age, he loved to dance and met his devoted wife Celia after randomly asking her to dance with him at an event. From that day on, she became his lifetime dance partner. He would later teach his daughter Teresa (Tessy) at a very young age how to dance and was frequently remembered spinning them each around the dance floor at countless family weddings and quinceaneras. He loved music and took joy in playing it out loud regardless of the day, so on the day he left us to be with the Lord, his family played his favorite songs out loud and imagined him dancing those same songs as he did before. Que se oiga la musica. Alfredo loved sports and among his favorite teams were the LA Lakers, Houston Astros, and of course his all-time favorite San Francisco 49ers. Even though he would get grief about not being a Cowboy fan any longer, he would rejoice so much in wearing his 49er cap around the neighborhood for his errands-always a conversation with others. He was proud when they won last year’s NFC Championship. Alfredo worked multiple roles in his lifetime but most of his working years were spent working at Luby’s. There, he made friendships that would last many years-friends who became family and were there with him at his bedside during his final days on this earth. Alfredo will always be associated with Luby’s and his family will never have another meal at Luby’s and not remember him bringing home Luby’s meals after a long day’s work in the kitchen.
He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
The family is eternally grateful for the love and support received by his care teams at Cardinal Hospice of South Texas, Legend Oaks South Rehabilitation, Methodist Hospital, and the countless Family & Friends who supported Alfredo and his family during both their goodbyes to him and after his passing as well.
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Alfredo Barrera Cervantes nacido en Río Bravo, Tamaulipas México y criado en Monterrey, Nuevo León México falleció en paz en San Antonio, Texas el 16 de Septiembre de 2024 rodeado de mucho amor de sus seres queridos. Viajó a los Estados Unidos y finalmente hizo de San Antonio su hogar por más de 50 años. Aunque había hecho su vida en San Antonio, siempre esperaba visitar a su querida familia y amigos en su querido Monterrey, NL. Le preceden en la muerte sus padres Everardo Barrera y Manuela Cervantes Barrera; sus hermanos Martín, Cruz, Héctor, Juventina, San Juana, Carmela y Bertha Barrera. Le sobreviven su eternamente devota esposa de casi 50 años Celia Alcaraz Barrera y su única y amada hija Teresa Cuellar (esposo Frank Cuellar), sus hermanas Martina Barrera Hernandez, y Rosa Barrera. También le sobreviven innumerables sobrinas, sobrinos y múltiples amigos leales que con el tiempo llegaron a ser como hermanos para él y para la familia Barrera.
Alfredo fue inmensamente bendecido en su vida por haber sido amado por tantos, incluyendo a su familia y amigos de la familia. Desde muy joven, le encantaba bailar y conoció a su esposa Celia después de pedirle que bailara con él en un evento. Desde ese día, se convirtió en su pareja de baile para toda la vida. Más tarde enseñaría a bailar a su hija Teresa (Tessy) a una edad muy temprana y con frecuencia se le recordaba haciéndolas girar a cada una por la pista de baile en innumerables bodas familiares y fiestas de quince años. Le encantaba la música y disfrutaba poniéndola a todo volumen sin importar el día, así que el día que nos dejó para estar con el Señor, su familia puso sus canciones favoritas a todo volumen y se lo imaginaron bailando esas mismas canciones como hacía antes. Que se oiga la música. A Alfredo le encantaban los deportes y entre sus equipos favoritos estaban los Lakers de Los Ángeles, los Astros de Houston y, por supuesto, su equipo favorito de todos los tiempos, los 49ers de San Francisco. Aunque la gente se quejaba de que ya no era fan de los Cowboys el, se alegraba mucho de llevar su gorra de los 49ers por el barrio para hacer sus recados, siempre una conversación con los demás. Se sintió orgulloso cuando ganaron el campeonato de la NFC el año pasado. Alfredo trabajó en múltiples puestos a lo largo de su vida, pero la mayor parte de sus años de trabajo los pasó en Luby's. Allí, hizo amistades que durarían muchos años-amigos que se convirtieron en familia y que estuvieron con él junto a su cama durante sus últimos días en esta tierra. Alfredo siempre estará asociado a Luby's y su familia nunca volverá a comer en Luby's sin recordarle trayendo a casa la comida de Luby's después de un largo día de trabajo en la cocina.
Todos los que le querían le echarán mucho de menos.
La familia está eternamente agradecida por el amor y el apoyo recibido por Cardinal Hospice of South Texas, Legend Oaks South Rehabilitation, Methodist Hospital, y los innumerables familiares y amigos que apoyaron a Alfredo y su familia durante su despedida y también después de su fallecimiento.
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Alfredo Barrera Cervantes born in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas Mexico and raised in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on 16 de Septiembre 2024 surrounded by much love from his loved ones. He journeyed to the United States and ultimately made San Antonio home for over 50 years. Although he had made his life in