Gerardo Herrera

Gerardo was born in Monterrey, Mexico to Jose and Beatriz Herrera on March 27, 1951. He was the first born of identical twins, brother Mauricio “Mody” Herrera and the oldest of the seven children. The family immigrated to the United States when Gerardo was a teenager, and settled in Houston, Texas. Jerry married his high school sweetheart Julia (Julie) and mother of their two children, David and Julie. They settled and raised their family in Spring, Texas. Jerry owned a tile contracting business for many years. He and the family enjoyed traveling and spending much of their free time RVing, boating and waterskiing at Marina Village on Lake Livingston. Jerry then changed careers and worked for the United States Postal Service, Cypress branch. He loved his post office family dearly, took pride in his work and enjoyed visiting with many of the families on his route. Jerry worked for the USPS for 20 years, and recently retired in June 2021.

Jerry’s other passion was country western dancing... whether it was a polka, two-step, or waltz, he could lead anyone and make it look effortless. He was an incredible dancer! Always dressed for the occasion in his perfectly EXTRA starched shirt (you know… the cowboy way!) and straw hat, with sticks of gum tucked inside the rim. Jerry always had a smile on his face and made friends everywhere he went. Using his great smile and charm, Jerry danced his way into the heart of his wife, Kim Garcia and they resided in Tomball, Texas. The two enjoyed home improvement projects (especially tile work), spending time with family and friends, and serving up Jerry’s semi-famous fajitas.

Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Jose A. Herrera and brother-in-law, Herman Velasquez.

He is survived by the most beautiful woman in the world, his mother, Beatriz Mejia de Herrera. His loving wife Kimberly Garcia. Son David & wife Misti Herrera, Daughter, Julie & husband Chris Clements, Step-son Zachary, Step-daughter Jessica. Brothers: Mauricio & wife Patricia Herrera, Jose A. Herrera, Juan & wife Irene Herrera, Ellis & Carol Leija. Sisters: Maria T. Velasquez, Laura Patricia & husband Raul Rendon, Beatriz & husband Octavio Cedillo. Grandchildren: Lauren & husband Ethan Tucker, Kendahl Clements, Alyssa Herrera, Rex Herrera, Step-grandchildren, Ava and Calvin, Jr. (C.J.). Great-grandson: Rhett Tucker. He is also survived by his first wife and best friend, Julia Herrera, and his very much beloved nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Mauricio Herrera, Ellis Leija, Juan Herrera, Richard Herrera, David Herrera, Rex Herrera, Octavio Cedillo, Chris Clements

The family of Gerardo Herrera wished to extend our sincerest thanks to the staff at Tomball Hospital.

Visitation and rosary will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, from 5:00PM-8:00PM (rosary 6:00PM-7:00PM) at Brookside Funeral Home – Champions, 3410 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, Texas 77068. Traditional funeral attire is requested.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from 10:00AM-11:00AM, at Brookside Funeral Home – Champions. The graveside service will follow, at 12:30PM, at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77077. Hawaiian shirts or bright attire is requested.

Please note, the family will be enforcing strict COVID precautions and masks at the visitation, funeral and graveside services.