Eric M. Barrera went to his eternal home September 14, 2021, at the age of 49. He was born December 19, 1971, in Lamesa, TX to Martin and Alicia Barrera. He was employed at Wilbur Ellis as a hazmat technician. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist church and Trinity Fellowship Church. Eric enjoyed boating, fishing, seeing the world and spending time with family. He will be remembered for his humor.
Those left to cherish his memory are his significant other Lisa Byers; his children Joshua Barrera, Brianna Barrera, Kianna Barrera, Erica Barrera, and Jory Barrera; his grandchildren Kainen Ravelo, Bostyn Pope, Ayden Headrick, Jasper Barrera and one grandson on the way; his brother Rocky Barrera (Linda), Bobby Barrera (Gloria); and his sister Annette Elizondo (Norberto).
Eric is preceded in death by his parents Martin and Alicia Barrera, his sister Jeanette Barrera, and his granddaughter Kaia Rose Barrera.
He touched the lives of many. He is survived by many friends who were more like family. The family would like to specifically thank Wilbur Ellis and the amazing BSA ICU staff.
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 19 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Guajardo Funeral Chapels with Pastor Jim Peabody officiating. Burial will follow in Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park.