Julio Barrera, was born on December 24th, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York and passed away in Gainesville, Florida on October 25th, 2026. He lived most of his life in Tampa, Florida. He attended HB Plant High School where he played football and wrestled. He loved to sing and was awarded a music scholarship to Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI. He was a professional wrestler for sixteen years with the WCW and with the UWF in Japan. He worked for the City of Tampa for over forty years, starting as a lifeguard in the Aquatics Department and working his way up to Team Supervisor for Parks and Recreation. He loved sports and was a lifelong Gators and Buccaneers fan. He loved music and cooking, but most of all he loved his family. He will be remembered most for his kind heart and loyal friendship.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ignacio Barrera, and his mother, Sylvia Barrera. He is survived by his loving family, wife, LaJuanda Barrera, daughter, Alaina Barrera (Harmony), son, Gavin Barrera, sister, Edna Reyes, brother, Ignacio Barrera (Lucy), and sister, Lourdes (Eriberto) Barrera, Mario Palaez (Debbie), brother, and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers:
Jon Ernst, David Schifino, Alvin Holder, Gary Williams, Ted Fowler, John Dellaquilla, Gavin Barrera, Reynaldo Reyes
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his honor to his church, Northwest Community Church. (Link below)
Visitation will be held at Blount & Curry FH-Carrollwood, 3207 W Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618, US, on October 31, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, followed by the Funeral at the same location from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
A Committal Service will take place at Garden of Memories Cemetery, E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610, on October 31, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
