YOAKUM: Priscilla Barrera, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born September 18, 1945, in Cuero to Gilbert and Irene (Saenz) Devereaux.
She married Noe Barrera, Sr., in 1965 and they enjoyed 51 years of marriage until his passing in 2016. Priscilla worked as a hairdresser and a leather worker.
Survivors are her daughter, Melissa Martinez of Yoakum; sons, Noe Barrera Jr., of Moravia and Ronald Barrera of Yoakum; grandson Matthew J. Martinez of Seguin; brothers, Gilbert Devereaux (Lori) and Ernest Ochoa (Suzette).
She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Pete Ochoa and her husband, Noe Barrera Sr.
Visitation 4 p.m. with Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. With Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Burial to follow at Yoakum Restland Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Jonathan Ochoa, Gabino “Gabby” Barrera, Ernest Ybarra, Alex Gomez, Victor Gomez, Chris Cisneros.
Honorary Pallbearers are: E.J. Filip, Ron Barrera and Matthew J. Martinez.
One of Priscilla’s last wishes was that those attending her funeral wear bright colors rather than black in celebration of her life.