Hector Frank Bravo, 73, of Valparaiso passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Avalon Springs. He was born April 11, 1953, in Gary, Indiana to Jesus M. & Elvira (Rivas) Bravo and graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1972. Frank made his career for over 20 years as a Correction Officer at the Westville Correctional Center. He especially enjoyed fishing for nearly anything that would bite at the local lakes and could often be found immersed in any college or professional sporting event being broadcast on television.
He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Bravo, stepson, Joseph Urchick, brothers, Joseph “Yogi” Bravo & Casey Bravo, and his beloved canines, “Penny” & “Laci”. Survivors include his siblings, Tina Bravo-Hinton of Louisville, Kentucky & Jesse (Diane) Bravo of Indianapolis, stepdaughter, Jennifer Hauswirth, niece, Kimberly (Ger) McCarthy and 6 great-nieces & nephews.
Following cremation at Angelcrest Crematory a private burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Portage, Indiana.
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Sorry for your loss to the Bravo family. -Sandy Lopez
