Manuela Martinez Barrera went on to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the age of 96. She worked hard her entire life and raised her family well. Manuela had a great sense of humor and style, her warm smile and generous spirit will carry on in her family. She was cooking up delicious meals, dancing and smiling well into her 90's. Manuela was born on August 15, 1923 in Westoff, Texas to her parents Tomás and Maria Martinez.

Manuela raised her family in Galveston, Texas and retired from UTMB in 1999.
Manuela is preceded in death by her parents Tomás and Maria Martinez, her brothers Paul Martinez, Jesse Martinez, Ruben Martinez, and Sam Martinez her sisters, Dominga Ortiz, Julia Gonzalez and Chavela Martinez Peña and sons Joe Angel Barrera and Emmett Barrera.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories, six loving daughters: Andrea Mathis, Genevieve Barrera Tessier, Mamie De Leon, Ramona Barrera Mason-Fulk, Rosie Barrera Cantu and Esmeralda Barrera Kovach and two beloved sisters, Ramona Colón and Isabel Hernandez. Her 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews will remember Manuela with love.

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 Virus, the family will hold a small private funeral.

Manuela's favorite Bible verse was the 23rd Psalm.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;

thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil;

my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.