Nicholas A. Barrera, known as the Burrito Man, was born on January 3, 1950 in Phoenix, AR to Virginia (Brings Three White Horses) Barrera and Jesus Barrera.
He attended school In Phoenix, AR and graduated from Pan American University in Phoenix, AR. He then when on the pow-wow trail with his parents (The Taco Bus), he also worked in Alaska on shipping boats. He then came to Wolf Point to work as a bouncer for Arlos’s Bar, that’s where he met his beautiful wife of 46 years, Elaine Lilley. They were married on August 4th in Wolf Point, and their journey began with raising their two granddaughters. Nick had worked for the Fort Peck Tribes and was well known for his burritos; he would get calls as early as 6:00 a.m. just to make friends burritos.
Nick is survived by his wife Elaine (Lilley) Barrera; kids Augustine Barrera of Anadarko, OK, Nicole Barrera also of Anadarko, OK and Orlando Barrera of Wolf Point; grandchildren Sierra, Swaya, Layna, A’Liyah, Nikyiyah, Miguel, Marceleno, Soul Crux; sisters Mary Delacruz and Sylvia Barrera; brother Tony Barrera; sisters-in-law Julie Christian, Lois Black, Terri Adams, and Stacey Lilley (Curtis Foster); brothers-in-law Steven (Rhonda) Lilley, Chicky (Dawn) Lilley, Perry (Imogene) Lilley.
Nick was preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Jesus Barrera; brothers Mike, Jesus Jr., Pete, Phillip and sister Gloria.
Florence Fourstar says
Sending you prayers and my condolences! Nick made the best breakfast burritos, ever. Rest In Peace.
Barbara Perry says
So sorry Elaine. I didn’t know your husband passed away. Sincere sympathy to the family.
Bootsiej Jackson says
My condolences and prayers to the family. He was a good friend and loved his burritos.RIP partner have a great journey to heaven.
Clarence Maher says
Sincere condolences to Elaine,Orlando and Barrer families.
Rhonda Mason says
Rest In Peace Nick, you will be missed.
Debra Loendorf says
I’m so sorry Elaine. He is missed by many.
Rita Weeks says
My condolences to Elaine and family. Thoughts and prayers sent.
debra mason says
My condolences to Nicks family , Elaine, Orlando, and grandkids. Prayers for you.
Michelle Barsness says
My condolences to the family. Nick made the best burritos as well as many other foods. He was a part of my family’s life for many years. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
Sorry for your loss. God got another angel. Prayers for the family.
MarquytaRivera says
Sending prayers for you n ur family. Rest in Paradise
Lynette hAll says
To my good friends the lives im so sorry about your loss. Elaine no words except you are so lucky to known him all these years. I’m sorry Elaine, this Lynette hall. An tell the family I will be back in Montana. Hang in there .. my brother Everett hall Jr. He had recently
Passed. So go’s bless
Lynette hAll says
To Elaine Lilley, it s been a minute sorry about nick your loss. My heart goes out to you an the Lilley family . Lynette hall
miguel barrera says
he was my he was my best friend we always hung out he always mad me laugh and stuff always when my mom got off of work last thing we would do was arm restle and stuff ever time i walked in side hey mi hijo i just want my papa back man if i could give him a big hug always talked to him i miss him so much and he told my dad to say hes loves me when he was in the hospital man all the good times miguel A barrera