Eluterio M. "Mickie" Barerra III

San Diego - Eluterio M. “Mickie” Barrera III passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at a local nursing home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mickie worked as a waiter in the Rio Grande Valley and at the Alice Country Club. He also worked at McDonald's. Mickie will be dearly missed by his family and his many friends from the Civic Center, whose lives he touched throughout the years.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Teofila Garza; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eluterio and Aurora Barrera Sr.; and his father, Eluterio Barrera Jr.

He is survived by his loving mother, Amelia G. Salinas; his brothers and sisters; Patricia B. Barrera, Gilbert B. Barrera, Emilia Davila, Abel Ybarra, Ismael Ybarra, Isabel Rodriguez, Gracie (Roger) Cavazos, Albert Ybarra, David Ybarra and Flor Ybarra. His stepmom Guadalupe Barrera, numerous cousins, Olga (Oscar) Garza, Celina (Amado) Trevino, Irma (Bill) Pinkley, Alicia (Alvaro) Hinojosa, Carlos (Alma) Garza, Gloria (Vic) Canales, Ricardo (Ginger) Garza, Ruben Garza, Evelina Garza, and Elsa Garza; and his close friend, Johanna Laso, numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Windsor Nursing Home and Hospice Care for their compassion and care. Special thanks are also extended to Juan Antonio Perez, and Rachel Salinas for always helping and being there for Mickie. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home beginning at 8:00 a.m. A Holy Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m., with funeral services to follow. Burial will follow at San Diego Cemetery.

Mickie will be remembered for the friendships he cherished and the lasting memories he leaves behind with all who knew and loved him.
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Mauro P. Garcia entrusted with arrangements.