Crisoforo Barrera, Jr., 80, a resident of Pearland, Texas, for 25 years, passed away on December 26, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1944, to Crisoforo Barrera, Sr., and Delphe Morgan in Alice, Texas.

Following his high school graduation, Cris served in the U.S. Air Force for four years with the Combat Support Group of the 835th Air Division. During his service, he was awarded honors for exemplary conduct before being honorably discharged from active duty. After his military service, Cris began working in retail management before his entrepreneurial spirit led him to a career in real estate.

It was a calling where he found his true purpose and became known to many as an invaluable resource, beloved advisor, and trusted friend. A man of deep faith, Cris grew up in the Catholic tradition and later joined the fraternal order of the Knights of Columbus, where he diligently worked to translate his sincerely held beliefs in charity and goodwill into tangible actions that positively impacted the lives of those around him. Throughout his life, Cris valued camaraderie. After moving to the Bella Vita community in 2000, he co-founded the Bella Vita Men’s Club and served two extended terms as president, a position he held until his passing. Cris will be remembered by those who knew him for his passion, loyalty, dedication, and insight.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Crisoforo Barrera, Sr., and Delphe Barrera; his wife, Dorothy Barrera; and his sister, Ella Kidder.

He is survived by his daughter, Ginger Higgins; his sons, John Barrera and Paul Barrera and Jo; his stepdaughter, Shelly McDowell and Mark; his stepson, Donni Craig and Paula; his fiancé, Debbie Powell; his sister, Ida Snook and Tom; his brother, Joe Barrera and Sharon; his grandchildren, Alyssa Higgins, Samantha Higgins, Jonathan Barrera and Tori, Brandon Barrera, Troy Barrera, Ripley Barrera, Lauren Piano and Nick, Dylan McDowell and Hannah, Dakota Craig, Austin Thomas, Chance Craig and Brooke, Bailey Thomas, and Brayden Craig; and his great- grandchildren, Emma, Cameron, Charlotte, Avery, and Ryder.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a service at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 E. Broadway, Pearland, TX 77581, with Deacon Vince Eklund officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Park East in Webster, Texas.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jonathan Barrera, Brandon Barrera, Dakota Craig, Chance Craig, Dylan McDowell, and Brayden Craig.