Jacob Barela

He was born in Houston, Texas on July 2, 1976, to parents Rudolph and Cynthia Ann Barela. Jacob graduated from Douglas MacArthur Senior High in 1997. He had a Passion for his 2 children, fishing, and hunting. He was a huge sports fanatic of Houston Astros, Texans, and Rockets. He was an avid researcher into his ancestors and the indigenous tribes of Texas and other various tribes throughout North America.

He was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents, numerous aunts and uncles, numerous cousins and great niece Jurnee Morales.

He is survived by: His 2 Children Anali Y. Barela, And Micheal J. Barela

Parents: Rudolph Barela and Cynthia Barela

Brother Isaac Barela and Wife Lisa A. Barela

Nephews: Cortland J. Barela. Anthony Morales, Cristian Morales and Gabriel Elizondo

Nieces: Nicole Morales and Victoria Morales

And Great niece Sophie A. Guzman-Morales

And Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends

Pallbearers: Micheal J. Barela, Isaac Barela, Cortland J. Barela, Jared Barela, Wallace Barela Jr., Adrian Barela, Jay Aranda, Paul Mendoza

Honorary Pallbearers: Rudolph Barela, Eloy Barela Jr., Mario Barela and Richard Wind.

The family Wishes to extend our deepest appreciation for the overwhelming expressions of love, concern and kindness shown by extended family and friends during this difficult time of bereavement.

A visitation for Jacob will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2131 Lauder Rd, Houston, TX 77039. A committal service will occur Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX 77039.