Remembered you on your birthday, Henry.  You will always live in our hearts through the wonderful memories we have of you.  Abel & Rose Contreras

You were a great man henry i respected you to the fullest, thats why i shook your hand everytime i saw you. you made me feel like family all time no matter what was going on. i loved talking to you even though i couldnt understand you at times and you would start to fall asleep when it was my turn to talk.  love you henry...rest in peace

Uncle Henry (my Nino) and Tia Gloria (my Nina) you were like a second set of parents. My cousins, we grew up more like brothers and sisters.  I have so many memories, trips to the park (I never knew so many existed), vacations in Big Bear (our Brady Bunch skit), and playing Red Rover in the front yard (we were so loud!).  Uncle Henry ruled with an iron fist but he was always willing to do things for us kids to make us happy, he also had a funny side to him.  He used to tell me that I didn't need to add any sugar to any of my drinks, I just needed him to stir it with his finger because he was so sweet.  I used to tease him and tell him that I didn't like vinegar in my drinks and he would shout out "come here bum, I'll show you"!  Sometimes I would run and sometimes he would chase me but we always laughed.  He had a laugh that I don't think anyone can ever really imitate but you definitely never forget!  There are so many "Henry-isms" I could go on and on.  He always looked forward to playing his lotto numbers and if you were the lucky one that he chose to take with him, he bought you a scratcher and whatever candy, chips, or soda you wanted (he let me keep the money too!).  I remember the last conversation that we had, I told him I was calling to check on him.  He said, "mija I told you, I float like a butterfly, I sting like a bee, sugar pie, honey bunch, don't you worry about me and we cracked up laughing...that's how I want to remember my Uncle Henry.  To my family, the Herreras...I know Uncle Henry just won the biggest lotto jackpot of his life...eternity in Heaven!  :-)

Dad. There isn't a night that goes by that i dont think of you, maybe because i go to bed listening to a playlist of some of your favorites (yes i know alil corny but my way). I run thru all the lessons learned, beach trips,camping, swimming, and who can forget the parks! Thanx to you we know of every park in a 30mile radius of the house. Alot of memories! Growing up there were alot of ups n downs between us, cant forget you walking me in to my first official court room appearance shaking in my boots, even tho i know u wanted to strangle me i felt so comfortable with you there. As i grew into a man and had a family of my own i knew i did somthin right by blessing you with your granddaughters. I know when we moved to Texas you felt sadden in your heart but i hope you understand our reasons were not to hurt you but to better my family. I cant express the joy i got in the few conversations we had since iv'e been here, it was like i got a second chance at our relationship. Dad i know i did not say it enough but i love you n will forever miss you. You've taught us so much in life n i hope i can at least be half the man u were...... Love ya pops!

I love you Dad and miss you and think of you everyday. I hope you feel all the love you might have missed while you were here. The only thing that puts me at ease is to know you can watch over us with Grandpa, Tia Rosie, G-Grandma & Your mom and dad, Grandma&Grandpa H and that I will see you again. You will forever live on in my heart. 


Thank you to all our family and Friends that were here to say goodbye and to celebrate his life. It's so nice to relive all the great memories and to hear new stories of my dad. He loved his family more than anything.

Our deepest sympathy to the family from your friends in Corpus Christi.

I don't know how to start, My Dad was one of a kind,He had a great sense of humor, he made everyone laugh,and left everyone with a great memory of him, weather if it was with laughter, enlightenment,learning his hard work ethics our just showing everyone a good time. Basically if you met my Dad he left an impression on you, yet to hear a bad one.My Dad was a giver, always wanted to make everyone happy, if he knew you needed something he'd give it to you, if he couldn't get it right then and there he'd find a way to make it happen eventually.I even sometimes use to get jealous on how much he gave to others, thinking "what about us?" But at that time not realizing all that he's already given us (his kids) until I realize how Jealous allot of our friends were jealous of his 9 kids and all that he had already given to us. I know I took my Dad always being around for granted.Because he was such a strong hard working man that I thought he was invincible.But Reality proved me different.God has taken Our Angel from us to use gor his purposes.Now we have his Memories to use for our Benifit, he showed me hard work ethic, never give up, love your kids always and make Memories.!!!! LUV YOU DAD, NEVER WILL FORGET YOUR SELFLESSNESS.!!!!!

A couple years ago I went with Henry to the DMV.  We were there over an hour sitting together in the lobby, just the two of us.  Henry mostly talked about his bowel concerns and a recent colonoscopy he had.  It could have been one of the least memorable days of my life but he managed to make it fun and one to remember, even with such a topic of discussion.  Henry was just an open, funny and most of all, genuine person which made him easy and fun to be around.  I think he may have forgotten how much he was loved… and maybe we forgot how much we loved him.  Henry was one of those persons who you don't realize how brightly they shine until their light goes out.  I trust his light in Heaven is relit and his light here on Earth will shine on through his children who he could always see his inner light reflected in.

And a host of heavenly winged angels appeared
The first carried a crown of gold, embossed with all manner of precious stones
A second carried a great urn of the finest craft filled with blood and water
A third with out-stretched arms sprinkled earth gathered from the four corners of the world
An untold multitude followed suit stretching beyond the horizon; each with trumpets held high and from them came such sound as to split the Earth beneath their feet and spill open the heavens
And for an instant, time and space were stilled and all the Earth was blessed and bathed in light
And Heaven and Earth rejoiced as God's little one returned home

God bless you Henry.

Our hearts and our prayers are with all the Herrera Family.  We've known Henry since Northside Junior High in Corpus Christi, TX.  Hope the wonderful memories you hold in your hearts will carry you through this difficult time.  Rest in peace, dear friend.  Abel & Rose Contreras, Houston, TX

May Uncle Henry rest in peace. Sending many prayers and heartfelt condolences to all those in California. Although we can't be there, please know that we are thinking of you all. Many blessings and prayers all around.

My heart goes out to all of you. I know he will be missed. He will be watching over you always. May all your memories be good ones.

Our hearts go out to you Gloria and all of our nieces and nephews. We all go through good and hard times over the years, but it's the good and fun times that truly give us lasting memories. Henry gave us plenty of happy family memories. He was an important member of our family and truly loved by many. Please know that we are here for you. God bless all of you always. All our love, Uncle Jerry and Tia Eva

I will remember him ALWAYS supporting you guys at the softball park. That is something i will never forget. I know Amy has more memories because she practically lived with you guys. May he rest in peace <3

Take comfort in knowing that you are your Father's legacy…

“The passion of love bursting into flame is more powerful than death, stronger than the grave.” Song of Solomon 8:6

Aunt Gloria and All of our cousins in California, I'm so sorry for the lost of Our sweet uncle Henry, I pray that Gods peace surround you all at this time of sorrow in your life. I wish I could be there during this time, but know that my heart is there present and my prayers for comfort during this time will continue. We love you all hugs and kisses from your family in Alice... Michelle Herrera Ortiz and Family

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.  You will always be in our hearts and though we miss your presence we know in our hearts you have joined are departed family that God has called on. God bless you Tio and your family til we meet again. Gone but never forgotten. May you rest in Peace The Herrera's in Alice, Tx

My sincere and deepest condolences goes out to the entire Herrera clan. I feel like the softball world suffered a great loss with the passing of Henry. He had so much passion and love for the game. Henry always enjoyed coming out to the field to support Maliah and all her friends. I got the pleasure of getting to know Henry after having Maliah play on my team for a couple of years. He loved to talk to me on the sidelines giving me tips about how to out coach the other team. I loved him for that. Especially since he knew all of the other coaches too. My fondest memory is how Henry would even come out to watch my team play even after Maliah no longer played on my team. I can always expect a call from him every week to find out where we were playing. He often said how he would rather watch us play because Maliah's team was not that good. He would still watch Maliah regardless of how good her team was but always made it a point to still come to my games as well.  Sorry Maliah but you did catch a bad break that year. LOL! In some aspects, I thought of Henry as a father figure to me since I had loss my dad 16 years ago. I often wondered and thought to myself; if the frequent conversations I had with Henry about softball would have been the same I would of had with my own dad had he been alive. I hope you get to meet my dad in heaven because I know the two of you would love to talk softball. Thank you, Henry for all of the cherished softball memories. I greatly appreciated all of your generosity and loyalty. May you rest in peace and God Bless!

Grandpa,
This is wednesday. The day before your actual funeral. Before i see u like this. I need to tell you that i love you to no end. When u died, you took my love and emotions with you. I know that before you departed from earth i was trying so hard to take care of you, comfort you cause i loved you so much. You were my father and supporter. And i couldnt ask for a better grandfather. I would give ANYTHING to hear you yell scream or just say myname 1 last time. I love you bumm . Now show arnold palmer what u got ;) . Ilove you papa forever

May the  Lord give you the strength at this time of sorrow.  My sincere sympathy to all his family, brothers and sister. To his wife and children.
            
                                                     Connie Aguirre Castanon &
                                                      Dianna De Los Santos
                                                       Sandia TX

Our sincere sympathy to each of you. May the Lord comfort you during this time and the days ahead.

The DesJardins Family

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Henry Herrera

28 November, 1939 – 2 November, 2013

Funeraria del Angel Anaheim

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