Alicia R. Barnes, aged 95, of Austin, Texas passed quietly on July 27, 2020 at the Sodalis Memory Care where she has lived since July of 2015. Alicia was born on February 15, 1925 in Mission Texas.
Alicia worked at MHMR from 1968 to 1973 in San Antonio Texas. She moved to Kennewick Washington to help her eldest daughter run her daycare for two years. She moved back to her home in Austin where she worked for the International Montessori House of Children until she was 84 and retired. She was then able to spend time caring for her gardens that she loved.
Alicia was preceded in death by her parents, Anastacio and Henrietta Rocha, and her three brothers Phil Rocha, Gilbert Rocha and Roy Rocha. She is survived by her younger sister, Carmen R. Pena, and her husband, Homer Pena, of Austin, Texas, her daughters Sylvia Johnson of Kennewick Washington, Velma Fitzpatrick of Georgetown Texas, Suzanne B. Richman and her spouse, Howard M. Richman, currently in San Saba Texas and her ''boy'', Charles (Chuck) E. Barnes, and his spouse Mary Barnes of Dripping Springs, Texas. Alicia has 7 grandchildren, Tina, Lisa, Farah, John, Michelle, Ashley, and Christopher, and 7 great grandchildren.
Final arrangements were entrusted to Harrell Funeral home.
Tributes
Sylvia Penna Johnson wrote on Aug 1, 2020:
"My mother, Alicia, was a great mother. She worked hard for her children and family. It was wonderful having her come and stay with me in Washington state helping me with my day care for 2 years. She able to pay off the beautiful home she had in Austin, Texas. As my own children grew up, we loved driving down to see mom and visit all the family in Mission. Mom was so much fun; calling me and sharing stories about family. She was very proud of her children, and how our lives had turned out. I will miss you, Mom, and we will be reunited soon. "
Mary Barnes wrote on Jul 30, 2020:
"RIP Alicia, you were a great mother-in-law and great friend. I will miss you! "
Pam Story wrote on Jul 29, 2020:
"My sincere condolences to Alicia?s family. Alicia was the sweetest lady. I loved her smile and she would gently pat our face when you would talk to her. She will be missed by those of us who had the privilege of caring for her. "