Andres E. Vera

He was born and raised in Rio Grande City. He married his wife, Maria A. Vera of 61 years on December 26, 1954. Andres was self-employed (Vera Landscaping). Andres was a loving husband, father, grandfather and devoted to all of his extended family. He enjoyed doing the Lords work with various mission trips spreading the Gospel and helping those in need of God’s Love. He was a man of strong faith, believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christi’s Love and the beauty and Peace that would await him after his passing.

He was a member of El Mesias Baptist Church for 40 years and served as an ordained deacon since 2002. The love his brothers and sisters in Christ showed him, he will never be forgotten.

He had a real passion for landscaping and had a talent for designing landscapes. His main hobby was hunting and for many years was given the opportunity to hunt his trophies at his great friend’s, Mr. John Vicknair’s Ranch. “Thank You, John”. The look on his face was priceless after the hunt and ‘often” laughed at “the one who got away”. Our dad told the best hunting stories, and most of them had a video to back it up…

He will always be remembered for his love of laughter. Our father never smirked or just smile, he laughed, “All of Him”, from his belly to his eyebrows. His sons always had jokes to share with him while sitting at the head of the table, which he treasured every moment. His loving devotion to his family, especially his grandchildren, will be greatly missed and treasured forever.

Andres E. Vera is preceded in death by his parents, Mauro and Ester Vera; three brothers, Rev. Benjamine Vera, Mauro Vera, David Vera and sister, Rebecca Salinas.

Andres is survived by his wonderful wife, his rock, Maria A. Vera; 3 sons, Joel Vera (Belinda), Paul Vera (Linda), and Mauro Vera (Priscilla) and 1 daughter, Esperanza “Hope” Mota (Roland) all of C.C. TX.; 10 grandchildren: Audrey Castillo (Rudy), Julian Jay Vera, Paul Jonathan Vera, Kimberly Desiree Vera, Michael Alexander Mota, Ryan Andrew Mota, Sara Elizabeth Vera, Ronan Ashby Mota all of C.C. TX and Aaron Alvarez of San Antonio, TX.; one sister, Lydia Reyes (Francisco) of Rio Grande City, TX and numerous nieces and nephews.

His children would like to thank the nurses and staff at Davita Dialysis Center, the nurses at Spohn Shoreline Pavilion for caring for our daddy with such love and compassion. There aren’t enough words to say that could express our deep felt gratitude. Mom is so grateful for all your care, concern and attention, all of you are a truly blessed gift from God. Thank you Angel Bright Hospice for the excellent care and kindness. A special thank you to a women with a heart of gold, as some of the nurses would say…Our mother who sat by her husband’s side around the clock. Mom your unconditional love for daddy, your children, and most importantly your faith is something we will be forever thankful.

The family will be receiving family and friends at Cage Mills Funeral Home (4901 Everhart C.C., TX) on Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; with a Service at 7:00 pm with Pastor, Marty Vera, his son. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 1pm at Cage-Mills Funeral Home with interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery (8200 Old Brownsville Rd., C.C. TX).