Alfredo Carrera

Mission, Texas

Alfredo Carrera,81, entered eternal rest Friday November 6, 2020. Alfredo was born Jnauary 12, 1939 in Zacatecas,Mexico. Alfredo was a truly remarkable man. He was a hard working man, Always working in the fields since a kid in his hometown. He loved and enjoyed the mountain scene, traveling to New Mexico with his family. He loved being outdoors, nature. Alfredo enjoyed family gatherings over the weekend , cooking out, and watching the Dallas Cowboys on TV. Never missing a game. He also loved watching boxing. Alfredo was always providing for his family, making sure everything was taken care of. He loved his wife of 60 years very much and his children, expecially his 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Alfredo Carrera truly lived life to its fullest. He will forever be loved and remembred by his family and those that came to know him.

Alfredo is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Esmeralda Mendoza; 3 brothers- Gregorio, Emiliano, and Eluterio

Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife- Maria Elena Rocha Carrera; His children- Yolanda Rangel, Noelia Rojas, Alma Delia Meza, Sara Cabrera, Martin Carrera, Alfredo Carrera Jr.; His sisters- Juana, Maria, Manuela, Emeteria, Rosario; 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. 

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Viewing will be Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Rivera Funeral Home,1813 N. Conway Blvd in Mission from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a prayer service to begin at 5:00 PM to be officiated by Pastor Obed Jimenez. Funeral and burial will be Friday, November 13, 2020 at 9:00 AM at Valley Memorial Gardens cemetery in Mission.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rivera Funeral Home of Mission.

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