Billy Joe Presas Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Billy Joe Presas of Mercedes, Texas, who passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 45, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Billy Joe Presas or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Oralia Bravo and Guadalupe Presas; his brother Isaac Presas; and his sibling's children, Juan Manuel Bravo, Jr., Jillyla Garcia and Rogelio V. Rivera, Jr. (Shenoah M. Reyna).
He is survived by: his siblings, Juan Manuel Bravo of Mercedes, Angelica Lira of Mercedes, Rebecca Rios (Davis) of El Campo, Tanya Rodriguez (Ignacio) of Mercedes, Kimberly Garza (Mark) of El Campo, Gilberto Bravo, Jr. of Mercedes, Alma G. Rivera (Rogelio, Sr.), Rene Ismael Presas, Sr. and Christy Presas San Roman (Jessie, Sr.); his daughter Allina Oralia Presas of Mercedes; and his nephews, Kateleen Bravo (Trinity Bravo), Jessie Lira, Richard Lira (Mona Sepeda), David Rios (Natalie Rios), Madelynn Rios (Sarah Rios), Gilbert "Rulie" Bravo, Jesus Bravo, Juan "Ricky" Bravo (Luz Bravo), Joaquin Garcia III (Brooke K. Rivera), Khloe R. Rivera (Alejandra M. Presas) and Rene I. Presas, Jr. (Alexa R. Presas).
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 22nd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Mercedes (236 S Ohio Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570). A rosary was held on Thursday, January 22nd 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location.
