Jesse Barrera Sr. passed away on July 29, 2024. He passed away peacefully in the presence of his two remaining daughters Veronica J. Wolf and Michele B. Mayo. He is preceded in death by his loving and faithful wife, Carmen Robles Barrera (DOB 06/04/42, DOD 12/05/19) and son Jesse Barrera Jr. (DOB 01/11/66, DOD 03/05/17). Jesse and Carmen were married for 57 years. He was born on February 13, 1938 in Laredo, Texas. He was one of 13 children born to his father and mother, Thomas and Felicitas Garza Barrera. He lived a long and blessed life until the age of 86.

Jesse was a hard worker, handyman, good provider to his family and a generous man. He worked at San Antonio Water System as a meter reader and a meter repair man. He also served in the United States Army and Reserve for a total of 26 years, retiring in the year 2000.

Jesse loved the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros. He loved to watch old western moves like Gunsmoke and Bonanza. He was always well dressed and loved to wear his fedora hats or baseball caps!

Jesse is loved and will be missed by his daughters, Veronica J Wolf (Ron) and Michele Mayo (Eric); Daughter-in-law, Elisa Ward; 8 grandchildren; Juan Wolf (Shyla), Marie Wolf, Nathan Wolf (Bekah), Joshua Barrera (Lindsay), Joseph Barrera (Tori), Elaina Barrera, Nicolas Mayo and Savannah Mayo; 8 great-grandchildren; Jerimiah Wolf, Xzavier Wolf, Olivia Wolf, Nieyelle Wolf, Josiah Wolf, Mackenzie Barrera, Victoria Berlanga, Jameson Jesse Rodriguez. Jesse will be missed by numerous family members including brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, close church family and life-long friends.

Burial Services will be held at FT. Sam Houston National Cemetery on August 30, 2024, at 1:30PM. Shelter #4.