Alvino F. Herrera was born on March 8, 1951 in Seguin, Texas to Hilario "Laredo" Herrera & Socorro "Soco" Flores Herrera. He was the eldest of five children who grew up in Dallas. Alvino, attended R.L. Turner High School, then joined the U.S. Army. He proudly served our country during the Vietnam War. He was a Green Beret, Airborne Ranger 82 Battalion part of the Special Forces, the "Black Iguanas". "Bear" received this nickname during the Army, as he snored like a bear. His family, then started to call him "Bear", not only for his snoring, but for his stature. This era of his life was unknown to many, as he didn't talk much about it. His parents were, and our family is, very proud of our soldier, none the less, and we are truly grateful for his dedicated service for our freedom.

After the Army, he pursued a career as a logistics manager for UPS, then later for Essilor. Al retired in 2011, but found retirement too boring, so he started his own business in lawn and fence services as well as worked part-time at Target.

Al was the life the party. He loved to joke around, give you a hard time and if he liked you, he'd give you a nick-name. He also had a stern and serious side as well. He enjoyed being with family and friends, cooking out, listening to music, watching a good game and trying his luck at the casinos in Oklahoma. He was our father, brother, husband, uncle and friend and will be missed tremendously.

On Friday, June 17, 2016, Al Herrera was called Home, and ended his battle with liver cancer. He was greeted in Heaven by his parents, "Mom & Pop", his brother, Sylverio "Kiddo", and his brother-in-law Steve, step-son Danny.

His life will continue to be remembered and celebrated by his wife, Pat Martinez; his sons: Uly Herrera (Andrea) & Marcos Herrera (Susana); step-daughter Stephanie Escobar (Hector); his sisters: Rosario Sanchez & Natalia Davis (David); his brother Thomas Herrera; grandchildren and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

"A Soldier Never Dies, He Just Fades Away" ~ Alvino Herrera