Roel Barrera 68, passed away April 3, 2013 in Dallas, TX. Roel was born on November 13, 1944 in Starr County, TX. A 1963 graduate of Roma High School, Roel served in the US Air Force. He retired form the US Postal Service. Roel was preceded in death by his wife, the mother of his two children, Cresenciana Barrera. He is survived by his son, Roel Barrera Jr. and daughter, Veronica Barrera. Roel remarried and is survived by his wife, Maria del Carmen Barrera, step-daughter, Yara Velasques and sister, Alicia Garcia.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2013 at Calvary Hill Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at Calvary Hill North Chapel at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Interment to follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery.