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Lorelea Barry Obituary

Lorelea (Lori) Barry
December 11, 1945 - April 16, 2013
Resident of Castro Valley
Lori Barry passed away suddenly Tuesday April 16. She touched many lives with her positive energy.
Lori was born in Palo Alto, CA and graduated from Castro valley high school and attended San Jose State College. She was in marketing and sales for L' Amoreaux and Associates. She was an active real estate agent with Keller Williams of Pleasanton. Lori was a past president of Pleasanton Junior Woman's Club and actively worked to make Pleasanton a wonderful place for kids and families.
She is preceded in death by her son Kevin Barry and her parents Raymond and Laurette Watson. Lori is survived by her loving son, Bobby Barry, sister Leslie Ellingson and brother, Scott Watson along with several nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial for Lori on Sunday April 21st at noon, Graham- Hitch Mortuary 4167 First St. Pleasanton, Ca 94566. In Lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be sent to the Special Olympics.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Contra Costa Times on Apr. 19, 2013.

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Karla Brown

June 25, 2013

Lori always offered a warm smile each time we met. She was a friendly woman with a heart of gold. In skits at GMAC, Lori was funny and a good sport too.

I miss you friend!

Bob Bleything

April 19, 2013

An old friend who will be missed

Don Cena

April 18, 2013

Lovin you Dear Lori, from our fun filled past with family and friends, into eternity, a place where we will always stay close...

The Staff of Graham-Hitch Mortuary

April 18, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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