Pilar Herrera III, age 66, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1960, at Mercy Hospital in Jourdanton, Texas, to Pilar Herrera Jr. and Antonia Herrera.

Pilar graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1979. He served in the United States Army from February 6, 1981, to February 25, 1989, and was honorably discharged after more than eight years of active service. Following his military service, he helped operate his parents’ restaurant, Taco Palacio, a longtime favorite in Pleasanton.

Pilar enjoyed fishing, playing pool and poker, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys. He was an admirer of baseball legend Nolan Ryan, a devoted Star Trek fan, and an avid World of Warcraft player.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pilar Herrera Jr. and Antonia Herrera; his brother, Valdemar Sr.; and his grandson, Zachery Rodríguez.

Pilar is survived by his companion, Sarah Mann; his sons, Nicholas Herrera and Raven, Marcos Herrera, Michael Garcia and Rachel, and Thomas and Krystal Garcia; and his daughter, Michelle Garcia. He is also survived by his sisters, Velma Herrera and Valerie Cantu; his brother, Victor Herrera; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He will be remembered and dearly missed by his family and friends.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026 in the Hurley Funeral Home chapel, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, followed by a celebration of life starting at 11:00 am. Services will conclude at the chapel. Mr. Herrera will be laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Monday, November 16, 2026.