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Obituary for Deborah Bravo
Deborah Barnes Bravo
Date of Birth:
April 26,1947
Date of Passing:
June 8th, 2025
Age at Passing:
78
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It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Deborah Bravo on June 8th, 2025, at the age of 78. Deborah passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family in Eastvale, California.
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Biography and Life Summary
Deborah was born on April 26,1947 in Iowa City, Iowa to Arthur and Roberta Barnes. She grew up on Linn Street, in Iowa City where she attended school, and then graduated from the University of Iowa. It was there where she formed many lifelong friendships.
Deborah was known for her compassion, strength, humor, helpfulness and she spent her life dedicated to her work and raising her family.
She married Edward Bravo in 1974, and together they had three children and lived in the southwestern states before settling in California.
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Legacy and Family
Deborah is survived by:
• Edward Bravo, husband
• Kristin Bravo, daughter, and sons Keith Bravo and R. Bravo
• Eric Gutierrez, son in law and Evelyn Bravo, daughter in law
• Sophie Bravo, Granddaughter
• Siblings: Michael Barnes, Susan Merriman, Keith Barnes, Sally Swanson and Margie Esopi
She was preceded in death by:
• Janice Teegen, Ward Barnes and David Barnes
Deborah’s love, strength, and unwavering kindness will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew her.
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**Celebration of Life **
Will be held on a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to American Cancer Society in Deborah’s memory.
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Closing Tribute
Deborah’s life was a beautiful example of kindness, determination, love. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those she touched. May she rest in eternal peace.
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Susan Richard (Lloyd)
Rest in peace my friend. My heart is heavy but also filled with joy for all our happy memories. You were there standing with me at my wedding. We cut Diane Williams wedding cake. We enjoyed the pasture party at Willie's...my first time drinking an adult beverage and your first hangover! Remember sneak ing you up to your bedroom and telling your dear mother you had another migraine! Slumber parties, surprise birthday party on the parking ramp. Roommates on N. Linn street. Your year at Syracuse University... Then life took us on different paths, but I never forgot our friendship and was so happy when we all traveled to San Francisco as we turned Sassy Sixty! Our daughter, Amy, was born on your birthday and shares middle name with you. Miss you my friend. 'Til we meet again...
Deborah Knapp
We lived across the street from one another on N Linn, walked to school at Central and terrified the neighborhood singing OKLAHOMA and THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT at the top of our lungs. Such laughter, loyalty and love. See you down the road Deb to do another chorus of Wheema-Whacka.