Preciliano “Chon” Barrera

Preciliano “Chon” Barrera passed away on July 21, 2022 at home in the loving care of his family. He was born on January 4, 1937 in Raymondville, TX to Benjamin and Perfecta (Carrizales) Barrera.

As a migrant worker, he met a beautiful young woman, Elvira Martinez. They were married in October of 1959 in Wisconsin. In 1963, he decided that Milford, IN was a good place for his wife and three children. In 2010, Chon decided to work independently and opened his car detailing business, CB Detailing. He would spend hours to make sure the customer received a sparkling like-new car.

Chon enjoyed watching the Notre Dame and Indianapolis Colts football games. He also enjoyed sipping his tequila shots while watching the nightly novelas.

Chon loved seeing, and being with his growing family. That was the time to get the grill burning, listen to Tejano music, and have a good time.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Elvira Barrera of Milford; Children, Norma (Ed) Rodriguez of Plymouth, Jorge (Mary) Barrera of Milford, and Diana (Ruben) Vela of Syracuse; 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and a brother, Francisco (Raquel) Barrera of San Juan, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Ruben Vela Jr.; and sisters, Rafaela Ruiz, Juanita Castillo, and Ramon Valdes.

A funeral mass for Chon will begin at 2pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 225 Gilliam Dr, Warsaw, IN 46580. Father Fernando Jimenez will officiate.

Prior to the funeral mass, a visitation will be held from 11am - 1pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542.

Memorial contributions in honor of Chon may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.