Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (SBPA) Eric Cespedes, 37, of Brownsville, Texas, a devoted husband, father, brother, son, and friend, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 11, 2025, while heroically rescuing his family at South Padre Island.
Born on June 19, 1988, in Brownsville, Texas, Eric was known for his strength, kindness, and deep sense of duty. For 17 years, he proudly served with the U.S. Border Patrol, most recently as a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent at the Harlingen Duty Station. Eric was more than a law enforcement officer; he was a natural leader, a trusted mentor, and a loyal friend. His dedication to service and his commitment to his fellow agents were unwavering.
To his family and friends, he was simply “Eric”—a man of quiet courage and deep love. Off duty, he was the best father a child could ever have, the best brother, the best son, and the best husband. His presence filled every room, and his love held his family together.
His final act of bravery was a true reflection of who he was: a protector in every sense of the word. Though his time on Earth was far too short, Eric’s legacy will endure. He leaves behind a powerful example of love, sacrifice, and leadership. Our hearts will be broken for a long time, but we take comfort in knowing that his spirit lives on in the lives he touched.
Eric is preceded in death by his father, Antonio Jesus Cespedes, and his father-in-law, Andres Alegria.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Sandra Cespedes Alegria; his children, Eric Damian Cespedes, Anali Montserrat Cespedes, and Adrian Gael Cespedes; his mother, Yolanda Cespedes Garcia; and his mother-in-law, Venancia Alegria.
He is also survived by his siblings: Ramiro Eulices Cespedes, Antonio Cespedes, Erika Cespedes, and Oscar Cespedes; sisters-in-law: Daisy Alegria, Jessica Alegria, Yesenia Cespedes, Yesenia Salas, and Aurora Aracely Cespedes; brothers-in-law: Eron Hernandez and Salvador Arellano; and 13 beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation and funeral services for Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Eric Cespedes will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2025, with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. The chapel opens at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, and a funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at The Lord of Divine Mercy Parish. Interment is to follow at 11:00 a.m. to Buena Vista Burial Park.
Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory & Flower Shop. 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. (956) 350-8485
To send flowers or a plant in memory of Eric Cespedes, please visit https://didisflowershop.com/shop or call (956) 572-3872.
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Erik, now that you are in heaven with Dad, please keep an eye on us—your family.
Know that I will do everything I can to take care of your family.
Tell Dad we miss him deeply and that we will never forget the love you both gave us.
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