Alma Barrera Torres

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Alma Barrera Torres, of Brownsville, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, the 27th of September 2026, in the comfort of her Brownsville residence surrounded by her family. She was 88 years of age.

Alma was born on October 29, 1937, in Brownsville, Texas, daughter of the late Jose and Bertha Barrera. She attended Incarnate Word High School in San Antonio, Texas. On May 11, 1959, Alma married Mike Torres, and together they were blessed with three children.

Alma worked at Tradewinds for many years and later became a business owner. She took great pride in caring for and maintaining her rental properties, always enjoying the hands-on work of tending to and fixing her apartments. Her dedication, hard work, and independent spirit were an important part of who she was.

Preceding Alma in death are her beloved husband, Mike Torres; her parents, Jose and Bertha Barrera; and her siblings, Dagoberto Barrera, Jose Barrera, and Bertha Barrera Guerra.

Survivors include her children, Sandy Torres Romo (Kevin), Larry Torres (Melba), and Chris Torres; grandchildren Kaitlyn D. Romo, Hailey Brooke Romo, Michael Kevin Torres, Austin Sky Torres, Ashley Torres Ingram, Nicholas Torres, and Matthew Torres; and five great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will commence at seven o'clock in the evening on Friday, the 2nd of October 2026 within the West Chapel of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Medical Team Hospice for the care they provided for Alma.

Memories of Alma may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com.

Personalized funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey, CFSP and Staff have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 945 Palm Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 546-7111.