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St Joseph's Cemetery
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Alamo, Hidalgo Co. Cemeteries of TX
Photos taken by Margot Y. Barrera Moczygemba
Information submitted by Maria Anna Barrera Esparza
St. Joseph Cemetery is located on south of 83 on Tower Road ....about 3 or 4 miles. My father, Aurelio Barrera Ramos (1909-2001), is buried there. His grave is pictured, as are the graves of Jose and Beatriz Almanza. I will try to obtain more photos for you in the future. (Maria)Veterans Memorial
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Ramon
Peņa was an outstanding resident in Alamo, TX who lived from 1897 to 1974.
He opened up one of the first stores in the the town, one called "El Nuevo
Mundo" on Acacia Street. He also opened up the one and *only* movie theatre
ever in Alamo, TX.
During the depression, in spite of the fact that people had no money, he
continued to sell people food from his store on "loan" until his
vendors shut him down for non-payment. The people of Alamo rallied
together to donate enough money to pay off the debts and re-open the store.
After he opened the first theatre in Alamo, it caught fire and burned down.
Again, the people of Alamo rallied together and raised enough money help Senor
Peņa rebuild. An empty lot stands where the theater once brought
residents from miles around, having burned down shortly after Seņor Peņa's
death in the 70's.
He was a benefactor to many, especially to my father, who worked for him
operating the movie theater projector (an electronic feat in those days!) for
several years. My mother also worked for him in his store, El Nuevo Mundo.
It was through him that my parents met and later married. I am attaching a photo
of him and his wife while they were alive.
Tulitas and Pedro Barrera
were an older brother and sister that died in infancy. Both were children
of Aurelio and Maria del Rosario Barrera (my parents).
Mike Perez (1911-1989), otherwise
known as Miguel Perez, lived in Alamo from about 1925 til the day he died
in 1989. He was my mother's brother.--Maria Anna Barrera Esparza
