Sara Barrera

Sara Barrera, born in Corpus Christi Texas on November 3, 1952, passed away at home on April 11, 2021 at the age of 68. Raised in Corpus Christi, TX and a graduate of Moody High School, she moved to Houston in the early 1970's and married and raised her children. She moved back to Corpus Christi the last few years of her life to help take care of her father. Her beauty was something that went unnoticed and she was not only known for her unforgettable smile, but also her long black hair. Sara had a heart of gold and was passionate towards all those she met. She greeted everyone with open arms and will be remembered by all she encountered.

She is proceeded in death by her daughter, Mireya Lisa Barrera; parents Joaquin Sr. and Margarita Tobias; brothers, Joe, Cruz, Danny, and Miguel Tobias; nephews, Joe Jacob Tobias, Joe Guzman, and Rene Jacob Perez; in-laws, Mariano Barrera and his wife Sylvia Chapa Barrera; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Among those left to cherish Sara’s memory are her daughter, Jessica (Juan) Alanis; son, Juan Barrera, Jr; ex-husband, Juan Barrera Sr. from Houston Texas, they remained great friends until the very end; grandchildren, Adrian Barrera, Isaiah Perez, Andrew Perez, Jazzalynn Perez from Houston Texas; Juan Andres Artiga, Madelene Priscilla Artiga, Johnny Angel Barrera, Francisco Vargas, Nancy Vargas, and Xavier Vargas; great-grandchildren, Joelle and Aliyah Artiga; sisters, Janie (John Armendarez) Martinez and Lupe Aguayo; brother, Joaquin (Rosie) Tobias, Jr.; close nephew, Max Guzman and close great-nephew, Javier Garcia; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.