Patricio "Pat" Mier, Jr.

Pat and his family moved from Waelder to Houston where he received a Catholic education at St. Michael's School and St. Thomas High School. Pat served in the U.S. Army as an engineer from 1963-1965. He began his professional career as a draftsman at Dresser Industries and later he was a partner at G.Tex Coatings Inc. Baytown, Texas.

Pat was a practicing Roman Catholic, he completed the Cursillista Program, and was active in G.I. Forum. His hobbies included martial arts and was a green belt in Tae Kwon Do. He loved to garden and to cultivate his citrus trees. He was an avid amateur herbalist.

He is preceded in death by his parents Patricio Mier Sr. and Anastasia Mier and brother Vicente Mier. Patricio is survived by his wife Agnes Hurst; daughter Paula Carper; sons Dan Mier, Chris Mier, and Ryan Hurst; brothers Guadalupe J. Mier, Pete Mier, and beloved grandchildren Rylinn Grace, Annistyn Rae, Locklyn Arya Joe Carper and Serenity Hurst.

Pallbearers for the service will be Ryan Hurst, Rick Loeser, Peter Mier, Elvis Flores, Sixto Perales Jr., Ryan Carper and an honorary pallbearer, Pete Mier.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Patricio's memory to St. Thomas High School Development Fund, 4500 Memorial Dr., Houston Texas 77007.