Dr. Marcos H. "Marc" Barrera D.D.S.

Marc Barrera, passed away on July 28, 2017 due to complication following heart surgery. He was born and raised in a rural area near Sogamoso, Colombia, South America and was the son of Pablo Barrera Castilla and Tulia Perez Alvarado. Marc was home schooled by two aunts and entered a school in Sogamoso in the 9th grade where he graduated with top honors. He was impressed with the American way of life when viewing American movies and decided to emigrate. He went to Miami to the Emory Riddle School of Aviation. An American family invited him to live with them and helped him apply for a permanent visa which he was granted. Upon returning to the States, he was immediately drafted into the Air Force during the Korean War serving five and a half years. He attended FSU, graduated in 1961 and married his sweetheart, Lynn McManama. They moved to Baltimore, Maryland where Marc graduated from the College of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland, winning awards for Crown and Bridge and Endodontics. He also served as an intern in Oral Surgery at University Hospital. He set up his practice in 1967 in Tallahassee and worked until July, 2017. Marc was a kind, gentle man – always caring for his family, friends and patients. He was a wonderful husband and father, who guided with patience, wisdom and love. He was a gardener, lover of sports, and enjoyed his profession. Predeceasing him in death were his parents, a sister and a baby brother. Surviving him are his loving wife, Lynn; a son, Jeff Barrera and daughter Susan Barrera. His grandchildren are Bella and Gabby Barrera, and Susan’s son, Evan Ivey. Also a brother, Jorge Enrique of Bogata, Colombia and niece, Maria Hagen. A funeral mass will be held for Marc 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 624 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Goodwood Museum 1600 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308 or the charity of your choice. Rocky Bevis and Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home are assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)

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Dr. Marcos H. "Marc" Barrera D.D.S.

January 11, 1930 - July 28, 2017