Jorge "Popo" Bravo, 70, of Hereford, Texas passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, in Amarillo. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Grant Spinhirne officiating. Burial to follow at West Park Cemetery in Hereford under the direction of Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. Visitation and Viewing will be on Friday, January 10, 2025, from 4-7 P.M. at San Jose Catholic Church with the rosary beginning at 6:00 P.M.

Popo was born on September 10, 1954, in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Francisco and Olga Elena (Barrera) Bravo. He married Manuela (Cardenas) Bravo on June 23, 1976, in Hereford at La Mission de San Jose. He has been a resident of Hereford for 48 years. Popo worked as a Carpenter building homes, at Holly Sugar, at Gilbert's Garage, and finally at Merrick Pet Food until he was no longer able to work. Popo enjoyed spending time at his ranch taking care of his animals which over the years included goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, and cattle. He loved spending time with his family, cooking out, dancing cumbias, and sharing birthday celebrations that always ended with the excitement of a cake in the face. He had nicknames for all his grandchildren, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law; he made every grandchild feel special and every daughter-in-law think they were his favorite. Popo loved spoiling his wife Manuela, he was thoughtful, caring, and attentive towards her. Popo knew no stranger and was generous, ready to help anyone and everyone. He was a good man who enjoyed his 5'Oclock meetings with friends and loved his family dearly.

Those left to carry on his legacy are his wife Manuela Bravo of Hereford, Texas; children, Maribel Becerril, Nancy Martinez (Gilbert), Jorge Bravo Jr. (Jessica Ramos), Javier Bravo (Victoria), Alex Bravo (Jessica), and his daughter/granddaughter Kayla Hackett (Jordan) all of Hereford, Texas; grandchildren, Nathanyel, Mia, Kain and Eddie Becerril, Sophia and Jordan Martinez, Derek and Zoiee Bravo, Jaiden Ramos, Saira Sanchez (Erik Madsourivang), Micah and Evan Coronado, Taylor Duran (Carlos), Aubrey and JJ Bravo, and Kloie, Slade, Jacy, Evan, and Julie Bravo; great-grandchildren, Mateo Duran, Brooklyn and Luna Hackett, and Khai Madsourivang; brother Frank Bravo (Mary) of Hereford, Texas; and sisters Olga Neri and Bertha Ruiz (Jorge) both of Laredo, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Olga Elena (Barrera) Bravo, grandmother Mamma Carmen Fernandez, daughter-in-law Darlene Bravo, and brother-in-law Arturo Neri.

Jorge "Popo" Bravo, de 70 años, de Hereford, Texas, falleció el lunes 6 de enero de 2025 en Amarillo. La Misa de Entierro Cristiano será el sábado 11 de enero de 2025 a las 2:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de San José con el Padre Grant Spinhirne oficiando. El entierro se llevará a cabo en el cementerio West Park en Hereford bajo la dirección de la funeraria Mendez and Mullins Family. La visitación y el velorio serán el viernes 10 de enero de 2025, de 4 a 7 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de San José con el rosario a partir de las 6:00 p.m.

Popo nació el 10 de septiembre de 1954 en Nuevo Laredo, México, hijo de Francisco y Olga Elena (Barrera) Bravo. Se casó con Manuela (Cárdenas) Bravo el 23 de junio de 1976 en Hereford en La Misión de San José. Ha sido residente de Hereford durante 48 años. Popo trabajó como carpintero construyendo casas, en Holly Sugar y en Gilbert's Garaje, finalmente en Merrick Pet Food hasta que ya no pudo trabajar. A Popo le gustaba pasar tiempo en su rancho cuidando de sus animales, que a lo largo de los años incluían cabras, ovejas, pollos, cerdos y ganado. Le encantaba pasar tiempo con su familia, cocinar, bailar cumbias y compartir celebraciones de cumpleaños que siempre terminaban con la emoción de un pastel en la cara. Tenía apodos para todos sus nietos, nueras y yernos; Hizo que cada nieto se sintiera especial y que cada nuera pensara que eran sus favoritos. A Popo le encantaba mimar a su esposa Manuela, era considerado, cariñoso y atento con ella. Popo no conocía a ningún extraño y era generoso, dispuesto a ayudar a cualquiera y a todos. Era un buen hombre que disfrutaba de sus reuniones de las 5 en punto con amigos y quería mucho a su familia.

Los que quedan para continuar su legado son su esposa Manuela Bravo de Hereford, Texas; hijos, Maribel Becerril, Nancy Martínez (Gilbert), Jorge Bravo Jr. (Jessica Ramos), Javier Bravo (Victoria), Alex Bravo (Jessica) y su hija/nieta Kayla Hackett (Jordan) todos de Hereford, Texas; nietos, Nathanyel, Mia, Kain y Eddie Becerril, Sophia y Jordan Martinez, Derek y Zoiee Bravo, Jaiden Ramos, Saira Sanchez (Erik Madsourivang), Micah y Evan Coronado, Taylor Duran (Carlos), Aubrey y JJ Bravo, y Kloie, Slade, Jacy, Evan y Julie Bravo; bisnietos, Mateo Durán, Brooklyn y Luna Hackett, y Khai Madsourivang; el hermano Frank Bravo (Mary) de Hereford, Texas; y las hermanas Olga Neri y Bertha Ruiz (Jorge), ambas de Laredo, Texas.

Le preceden en la muerte sus padres, Francisco y Olga Elena (Barrera)Bravo, abuela Mamá Carmen Fernández, su nuera Darlene Bravo y su cuñado Arturo Neri.