Mary Helen Barrera Torres, 83, formerly of Yorktown, passed away May 10, 2026, in Victoria, Texas. She was born in Yorktown, Texas July 22, 1942, a beloved daughter to the late Francisco Barrera and Braulia Soto Barrera.
A devoted Catholic, Mary Helen lived with compassion, kindness, and a deep love for God and those closest to her.
She was a faithful member of the Guadalupanas at San Luis Catholic Church, where she also served as a Eucharistic Minister and joyfully shared her voice in the Church choir. Her faith was the foundation of her life, and she found great comfort and happiness serving her Church community.
Mary Helen treasured time spent with her family above all else. She especially adored her grandbabies and cherished every moment with them. She looked forward to shopping trips with her children, family dinners, and going out to eat together, creating memories filled with laughter and love. She also had a deep appreciation for mariachi music, which brought joy to her heart and spirit.
She is survived by her children, Alex (Reanna) Torres, Yvonne Torres, Norma (Raul) Torres, Roger (Norma) Torres, Lorina Torres, Richard Torres, Debbie Torres, and Timothy Bailey Torres; siblings, Adelina Cerda, Lupita Serenil (Isabel Serenil, Jr.); 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild on the way; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Mary Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Braulia Barrera; siblings, Jose Gamez, Alfredo Gamez, Irene Mungia, Ofelia Sanchez, Alice Monsivias, and Abelino Barrera.
Funeral Mass was May 15, 2026, at San Luis Catholic Church in Yorktown with Father Scott Hill Officiating. Interment will follow at the San Luis Catholic Cemetery.
Those serving as pallbearers are Nicholas Torres, David Villarreal, Rex Marin, Elias Torres, Matthew Torres, and Joshua Torres.