Robert Chapa

Barrera

Robert Chapa Barrera, 83 of Arlington TX, formerly of Sweetwater passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at his residence. Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2PM, Monday, March 30, 2026, at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish.  Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sweetwater directed by McCoy Funeral Home. A rosary will be said Sunday evening at 7 PM at McCoy Chapel of Memories.

Robert was born to Roque and Eugenia Barrera May 17, 1942.  He was a graduate of Sweetwater High School.  He married Maxie Reyes Barrera January 1, 1966 in Sweetwater.  He was a lifelong resident of Sweetwater until moving to Arlington 25 years ago.  Robert retired from Chevron and enjoyed his time at home with his family.

He is survived by his daughter Debbie Barrera-Ruiz & husband Rudy of Arlington TX, a son, Marty Barrera & wife Melinda of Brenham, TX, 2 sisters Mary Maldonado & husband Pete of Sweetwater and Connie Adamez & husband Benny of Abilene, three grandchildren, Jacob Gutierrez, Jennifer Montano & husband Daniel , Christopher Gutierrez, 2 great grandchildren Mialani and Sunday Montano.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maxie Barrera, his parents, Eugenia and Roque Barrera.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Gomez, Drake Gomez, Benny Adamez, Jerry Adamez, Randy Adamez, Ronnie Maldonado and Tony Williams.