Jorge Francisco Mora-Salgado Obituary (1944 - 2024)

Jorge Francisco Mora-Salgado, affectionately known as 'El Oso,' was born on October 4, 1944, in Michoacán, Chis., México. He spent his final years in Austin, Texas, where he passed away on May 26, 2024. A man of extraordinary charm and character, Jorge was a magnet that drew people towards him with his infectious laughter and captivating stories. El Oso was a man who danced to the beat of his own drum. He lived his life unattached, and though he never married, he was blessed with a daughter, Ana Mora Barrera. Anyone who knew Jorge could attest to his profound love for Ana. Their bond was deep and unshakeable, and he was immensely proud of the woman she had become. As the saying goes, "The love between father and daughter knows no distance," and this was undeniably true for Jorge and Ana. Jorge was never formally employed, but he was a man of many talents. He was a master storyteller, a skilled gardener, and had an uncanny ability to fix almost anything. His hands were rarely still, and he found great joy in creating and restoring. Jorge was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Francisco Mora and Maria Salgado. Their memory and teachings lived on in Jorge and continue to do so through his daughter. His legacy is not measured in material possessions but in the love and laughter he brought into the lives he touched. In the words of Maya Angelou, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Jorge Mora-Salgado, El Oso, left an indelible mark on the hearts of those he met. We encourage all who knew and loved Jorge to share their memories, stories, and photos on his memorial page. It is through these shared remembrances that his spirit will continue to live on.