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Barbara Farhoud Obituary
On May 11, 2011, Barbara Farhoud 39, Chandler, lost her long battle with cancer. She was born in Syracuse NY, graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy and moved to AZ . Her love for her daughters Aliyah and Alyssa knew no bounds and she would do anything for them. She most recently was a pharmacist at Costco, enjoying her job and coworkers. She is survived by her parents Armando and Martha Gonzales, brother Timothy(Amy and Daniela) Gonzales, grandparents Robert Horner and Beatrice Gonzales, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A celebration of life and memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 29 from 2-5pm at Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center in the Cottonwood Room. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Desert Schools Credit Union acct #600093215.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Farhoud
February 4, 2013
Happy Birthday Barbie! It's crazy to think you would have been 41. You are greatly missed and loved!
Your brother-Tim
Tom & Jenny Judson
February 25, 2012
Nothing is ever really lost, or can be lost,
No birth, identity, form--no object of the world.
Nor life, nor force, nor any visible thing;
Appearance must not foil, nor shifted sphere confuse thy brain.
Ample are time and space--ample the fields of Nature.
The body, sluggish, aged, cold--the embers left from earlier fires,
The light in the eye grown dim, shall duly flame again;
The sun now low in the west rises for mornings and for noons continual;
To frozen clods ever the spring's invisible law returns,
With grass and flowers and summer fruits and corn.
Continuities ~ Walt Whitman
"May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7.
Tim
February 5, 2012
Today would be your 40th birthday. We celebrated in your honor and had as much fun as we could because we know that's what you would have wanted. Your girls are so awesome-they made it a special day! I miss you Barb. And I will forever miss the song we shared since I can't remember when. So...in true birthday tradition..."Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, you look like a monkey and you belong in a zoo!" Happy would be 40th Barb-I love you and miss you!
Gary Rosys
August 6, 2011
Tim,
There is little I can say that you do not know better than I. Barb was a wonderfully fun person, and I am all the better for having known her in orchestra. Though saddened by her passing, I cannot remove the smile on my face due to the wonderful memories she gives us.
gina barbato
August 5, 2011
Barb was a joy to know and a bright light in many of our lives. I also only knew her in high school, but am very saddened to hear of her passing. May you all find peace and comfort in knowing she was a blessing to many and will not be forgotten ever.
Lee Fifield (nee Snogles)
August 5, 2011
I knew Barb from orchestra in high school. She was always such a lovely person. We had a lot of fun together. And even though I haven't seen her since we graduated, I will never forget her.
Jessica Casul
July 23, 2011
Barb.
Its so hard still to imagine your no longer with us. I keep thinking of our last visit together and all you ment to me. I looked up to you always and it gives me piece of mind to know that you been granted angel wings as beautiful as the butterflies. Ill always love you and miss you.
July 6, 2011
Barbie...
I know its only been a little while, but I miss you so much, I don't even have the words. God bless you and keep you, until we meet again.
Your loving brother,
Tim
May she rest in peace.
June 1, 2011
The Board of Pharmacy and staff send our condolences to Barb's family & friends.
Kristi Pradelt
May 31, 2011
Barb was an awesome Pharmacist and person. She was my manager for a couple years and passed on what she knew to me when I left her and became a manager myself. To this day I still have notes she gave me. I often wonder why such wonderful people are taken from us in life, while others seem to be a waste of our Earth's resources, and someone told me that those that God takes early in life had if figured out...I have to agree...Barb had it figured out. She definately left her mark on lots of hearts in this world. You will not be forgotten.
Deanna Campagna
May 30, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to Barb's family during this time. Although I did not know Barb personally, her brother has spoken so fondly of her. May she be at rest and the angel watching over her girls.
Our prayers go out to the entire family.
The Campagna's
Mel Carpetis
May 29, 2011
There were many attributes and strengths that I admired about Barb. She was a powerful and courageous woman. Barb made an impact on those around her and she has left an everlasting impression in my heart.
Popp Family
May 27, 2011
Dear cousin,
I am very happy to know that you are not suffering anymore, but am very sad I will not be seeing you anymore in this lifetime. I still cannot believe you are not here with us anymore. Life just isn't fair. I'm grateful that you're my cousin, and will see you and your beautiful girls every year on our wedding video (Rob and I watch it each year on our anniversary). Miss you always
Gonzales-Salzmann Family
May 26, 2011
We will never forget your beautiful smile, eyes, and the light that was always shining within you. Wish we would have had more years with you dear cousin. Your girls have the best guardian angel anyone can have. Say Hi to the rest of the Gonzales' up there! Love always .....
Christy Troutman
May 25, 2011
I will ALWAYS remember my dear friend Barb. Her smile, her laugh and her amazing strength. It's hard to believe I have known her for 10 years now. It's even harder to imagine her no longer with us. I still remember going to her and AJ's house and looking at the first ultrasound of Aliyah on the fridge. She was SO excited to be a mother. There are so many moments with Barb that I will never forget. My heart aches for the girls so much. I love you Barb. I'm so sad you are gone. I'm so angry this disease took you. But most of all, I'm so grateful I was able to know you. You are an inspiration to me. Rest now my friend.
Michelle Neave-Daws
May 20, 2011
Not many people can say that they remained friends with someone they met in kindergarten, but then again, not everyone is lucky enough in their lifetime to make a friend like Barb. The bond she and I cemented on the playground of Liverpool Elementary stayed true our whole lives, even though I moved out of state at the young age of 8. Most people would have lost touch, but Barb and I remained friends over the distance through letters, phone calls, and the best part - visits during summer vacation. What I remember most about Barb was when we were teenagers, laying in a supply of m&m's at the drugstore and then retreating to her room to read teen magazines, paint our nails and play with her kitties. Her parents were also a huge part of my life, treating me like another daughter whenever I would visit. Barb remained my stalwart friend through the many ups and downs of my own life, always being supportive, always being kind and cheerful, and always with a wicked sense of humor! I can't tell you how much I will miss her. All my love, thoughts and prayers go to you, Gonzales family. And Barb, I know you're up in heaven looking down on us, and you know I love you, too. Always and forever.
Michelle Rogers
May 17, 2011
My heart hurts and I cry at the loss of one of my best friends ever in my life. Barb was always such a fun, spunky, positive and beautiful woman. A real genuine loveable girl!
No matter what was going on with her she was always there to help others, to tell a joke and lighten the mood.She gave more than she ever took. She will always have a speical place in my heart and memories. I will never forget her and what we shared over our 13 year friendship.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and especially Barbs two beautiful babies. May god be with you as you grieve and try to go forward without our beautiful Barb here on earth - I know she is up there watching out for all those that she touched in her wonderful but short life.
This is truly a devastating loss to everyone who ever met her.
May peace be with her-
Marlene
May 16, 2011
Barb, I can't get you out of my mind. You know I would have traded places with you if that were possible. I love you and will miss you.
May 15, 2011
My deepest condolences to AJ and family.
Barb was one of the nicest pharmacists to work with and I enjoyed working with her. She will be missed.
Bill Clements
Walgreens Tech 1993-2009
May 15, 2011
Our prayers are with Barb's family.She was more then a friend and co-worker, she was a sister to me. Barb always believed in me. My first Saturday at the pharmacy I was scared, but Barb was my rock helping me get through the day. Barb was the first coworker telling me i would make a great Pharmacy Tech and helped guide me. She offered to study with me but with her illness there was never much opportunity to get together. Barbs support and confidence in me coninues to give me strenght, and so for Barb, I will one day take and pass the test. and pass.
Barb unselfishly gave of herself. When i learned that my nephew was sick with a rare form of cancer, Barb made a point to call to comfort me, while she was going through her own treatments. Barb said, by helping others it kept her mind off her problems, but to me she was a angle sent from god to help me and my family through our time of need. Barb is a very special person, and I have been blessed by her touching the hearts of me and my family. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE BARB
The Hill's(Diane,Jim,Kristopher.cuyler)
Becky & Robert Paparella
May 14, 2011
Our thoughts & prayers are with Barbs family during in time of sorrow. Barb was a good friend, she was always thinking of others first. She was kind, sweet, loving and so thoughtful. She was a true princess. I can never thank her enough for her support at work, she always gave it to you straight, and for that I am appreciative. No matter what was going on Barb was there , she broke the highest of standards for kindness and them some.
Just recently her father said to me "God must have run out of angels because he's taking mine". Yes a true angel in every sense. So Barb may you soar with the angels, sing with the choirs and brighten every rainbow, sunrise & sunset. As you will be deeply missed princes, we love you and will forever hold a special place in our hearts for you.
You will be missed
We love you Barb
Becky & Robert Paparella
Marlene
May 13, 2011
My condolences to the family.
Barb was very special to me and my late husband. When he was first diagnosed with a rare liver cancer, Barb sat down with him at Costco and tried to help him cope with what was ahead. He passed away after two months.
Whenever I would see her she was always so positive and would always try to comfort me.
We were planning to get together when she felt up to it.
I will miss her deeply as I loved her.
Carole Benton
May 12, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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