Nicolas “Nico” Sierra, surrounded by his children and family, left to be with his Creator on February 13, 2010.  He was 72.

Nico enjoyed the outdoors, particularly fishing.  He loved to dance and listen to his “musica”.  His first professional job was with a security company in Houston, Texas. Nico later completed several certifications in law enforcement and served on the Mathis, Dumas and Alice police departments.

Nico is preceded in death by his parents Eligio Sierra and Luz A. Sierra; brothers Thomas, Rudolfo, Roberto and Benito Sierra; sisters Rosalia Gonzales and Carmen S. Furlow.

Survivors include his wife Angelita G. Sierra of Baytown, Texas; two sons: Nicolas Sierra, Jr. of Beeville, Texas and Alejandro Ray Sierra of Baytown, Texas; three daughters: Rebecca Ruiz of Sinton, Texas, Liza Ann Garces of Baytown, Texas and Betty Jo Zuniga of Corpus Christi, Texas; two sisters: Lily Martinez and Margaret Romero of Houston, Texas; three brothers: Fernando Sierra and Armando Sierra of Houston, Texas, and Raul Sierra of Laredo, Texas; 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

His companion Rosario Perales and her daughter Maria de Rosario Perales also survive him.

Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM Monday, February 15, 2010, at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton, Texas.  A prayer service will be held that evening at 7:00 PM.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at Resthaven Funeral Chapel in Sinton, Texas.  Burial will follow in Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton, Texas.

Services entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton, Texas.