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Clifford Barnes Obituary

Clifford Wallace Barnes, 67, of San Jose, Calif., died in a motorcycle crash Oct. 12, 2010, on Highway 87 in San Jose.
Published by Mercury News from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2010.

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Matt Jr

October 22, 2016

I really do miss you Cliff...never thought I'd admit to it but it's so true. We lost a dear friend that would never have done us wrong.

Heidi Vierra

October 14, 2016

Thinking of you Dad! Wish so bad you could be here to see my babies grow up!! I know you would spoil them rotten and be at every school and sporting event of theirs.. You never missed one ever! I love you so much and talk to you almost everyday... I hope you're listening! Xoxo
P.S. Josh always steals the 1st drink of my Coke!
Love you Dad! ❤

Gail Barnes

July 9, 2014

I submitted your message..and..I didn't see it, so I submitted it again,again lol .Than I read, Your message will take 24 hrs. lol Sooo just read it over,and over. :-)

Gail Barnes

July 9, 2014

Well...It's been almost 4 long years since we lost the most incredible man on earth, like they say..You don't know what you've missed, until it's gone. :( there isn't a day that goes by
that I don't pray to God, and to you, to look over us, and to guide me.You would be soooo proud of your baby girls, they're doing well in life,and their both very happy. And your grandson's are the smartest and sweetest little guys on earth. My life has been hard, but I'm getting through it. Miss you lots!!!
Always and Forever you will be in my heart.

July 9, 2014

cliff here i sit in nc wishing you had gotten to make the trip we talked about every week.. i wish we had gotten that last trip.. i think of you often.. i know your with mom, dad, lou,and luck.. i'm left behind here on this crazy earth..its so lonely here at times. thank god luck and i made our own little family.. i couldn't make it here without them..you are missed and loved every day.. so many little things remind me of you..little thing i see or hear brings back so many memories. making a simple sandwich.(ham no cheese so put extra EXTRA ham,mayo,tomatoes,and lettuce) just for you cause you always said i made the best ones.. i loved to make them for you..i even loved going out in public with you even though i knew i would be embarrassed before we got home. i never knew what you would do but i knew it would be something..i love ya bro!!!! you were the best big brother ever.. i hate the way you left us but i heard you say just a few months before you left us that,that was the way you wanted to go.. i just lost to many family members in to short of time. i'm all that's left of our family.do you all up there miss me as much as i miss you all?? i hope so.. remember to save me a good place up there. i want a hot pink spot please. i love you. your little sis..

Holly Barnes

January 4, 2013

It's times like these when I really miss you Dad! Your going to be a Grandpa soon and I wish every day that you were here to share this with me. You are always in my heart and I love you so much. Xoxo

Gail Barnes

December 29, 2012

Merry Christmas Cliff, Your missed and loved by many every day.

LEE GROSHON

January 29, 2011

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY. AND REALLY MISS MY WEEKLY PHONE CALLS. GIVE MY LOVE TO ALL THE ANGELS. LOVE FROM YOUR LITTLE SISTER

Dawn Cullen

January 28, 2011

Uncle Cliff-
You are so missed by us all. We've all been so distant for so long, And just found one another. We were so looking forward to your visit.
I try to tell myself that god had something very important planned for you. But my selfishness wants you here with us.
I know we will all be together again. Til then I will just remember you as the wacky uncle we use to go visit as a child, on our weekend family visits.
I love you now and always Uncle Cliff...
Huggs and Kisses-
Dawn Cullen

LEE GROSHON

January 28, 2011

CLIFF I MISS YOU SO. IM SO ALONE NOW. NO MOM NO DAD NO SISTER NO HUSBAND AND NOW NO BROTHER. JUST ME .BEEN OVER 3 MONTHS NOW JUST WANTED YOU AND THE WORLD TO KNOW HOW MUCH I MISS AND LOVE YOU.R.I.P.BROTHER. I WISH YOU COULD HAVE MADE THE TRIP TO NORTH CAROLINA WE TALKED ABOUT JUST A WEEK BEFORE YOU RODE AWAY NOT TO RETURN.

January 6, 2011

You will be missed by many and thought of often. My prayers go out to your family, especially Gail who struggles so deeply. May God watch and keep you all. My best, Leoni watts and fanily

Arny Garza

December 7, 2010

Cliff, I will miss you, but look forward to seeing you again in Heaven.

I had the privilege of working with you as the Community Interface at Church on the Rock, in Morgan Hill, Ca.

I will remember how strong you were, pushing those long, filled up carts up that Redcross truck ramp, making it look easy, at the end of a long night, in the cold bro.

I will also remember how you spoke of your love for your family also.

May I become even half the man you were, not afraid to speak of your love for your children. Which was admirable and left a sweet fragrance in the air.

Lord, I ask for Your hedge, Your comfort, Your peace, and Your blessing over Cliff's family, in Jesus Name. Amen

Bernard Williams

November 8, 2010

May Peace come to your families in times - Cliff was an inspiring man with his stories of life. Riding his bike till the end - doing something he loved.
Bernard & Gloria

Newton

November 8, 2010

To the Barnes family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. May he R.I.P <3

Ceci Martinez

October 18, 2010

Heidi, my deepest condolances to you and your family.

Art Testani

October 18, 2010

Heidi,
I have been off of work, and I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express my feelings of how you must feel. I am sure your father helped make you the lady that you are.

Allisen Dias (Adcock)

October 17, 2010

Heidi and Family, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Take care Heidi.

jaime faraone

October 17, 2010

ol clifford may you rest in peace! I met ciff about15 years ago he was the most sarcastic grumpy guy i had ever met til i started working with and getting to know him he was truly a good ol boy he well be missed by all my prayers are with his family

Matt Bonior Jr

October 17, 2010

Cliff,
it was a great pleasure to be able to have known you and your family. Even through the long hours we always put in, you would always get a good laugh from ya. My Dad and myself have lost a dear friend we've known the better part of 20 yrs. I wish the 3 of use could have went for a ride, but that can never happen. "You never know what ya got till its gone" could never be more true. We both love you...Matt Sr
Matt Jr

Linda Wardrip

October 16, 2010

Cliff,
I remember when we first met, You were such a tough guy. I didn't realize that it was only on the outside until later. The First Christmas Eve our family's spent together, I saw how kind, generous and caring you were. You will be missed. You have two amazing daughters that have your wonderful caring heart.

Jeannette Nalley

October 16, 2010

Cliff, It was a pleasure to know you. It was fun to laugh together. May you rest in peace and ride your bike in heaven forever.

Sherri Pfefferkorn

October 16, 2010

I can't believe I will not see your motorcyle parked in the "no parking area" at work or see you wearing that POW skull cap you so defiantly wore...and how you only listened to people you respected...Thanks for all the chrome parts and for having my back...being your friend truly meant having a friend..I really miss you Cliff.

Raymond and Alicia Lima

October 16, 2010

Heidi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your father be at peace and fly with the angels. We love you.

October 15, 2010

ok uncle cliff i signed your book a few days ago and i said everything i wanted to say but after reading what all your other friends have said i think i just want to tell you how much i love you for touching so many other peoples lives. l had no idea that you were such an amazing man and had so many friends. you actually touched people who did not even know you. you were so great to people who you just worked with you. i wish i would have spent more time in my life just being a part of yours again. omg time is so short . aunt gail i remember you also as being such a great woman to me. I AM GOING TO CRY IF I WRITE ANYMORE. JUST KNOW AUNT GAIL I LOVE YOU FOR LIFE AS I WOULD MY UNCLE IF HE WAS STILL HERE...MAY MY UNCLE REST IN PEASE BUT STIR THIS WORLD BACK UP WITH MY DADDY...???.....

October 15, 2010

My dearest Harley man, Heaven took back what belongs to them, An angel that we had the pleasure of knowing, An angel that was hard on the exterior but melts like butter on the interior. A great man, A man of honer,pride,honesty and most of all great father.. he made sure to let us know how much he loves his girls. I'm so very grateful and blessed to have had your friendship. I looked forward when I was going to work with you. I knew I would be laughing all day and knew I was going to be around a true hearted person. Thanks cliff for everything and some.

Christina Jones

Dan Coxum

October 15, 2010

My condolences goes out to Heidi and her family. I am sure your father was a great man.
Sincerely,
Coxum

October 15, 2010

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Larry Lohman

October 15, 2010

To Cliff's friends and family;
Motor cycles become a part of it's owner, a part of one's persona. There is a phrase all riders know and understand; "Ride to live - live to ride". Take solice in the fact that Cliff left this world doing something he really loved - riding his bike.

Cliff was a good friend. I am thankful that he left us while riding, and not on some other long journey to one's end.

My life is better for having known Cliff. I will miss him.

October 15, 2010

I never met Cliff, but I thought about him every day. I put in his hours for payroll. You might think, why does she care? Well, it's because I know what it's like to lose someone you loved, or see everyday, talk to every day, rely on everyday. You can't replace them, you can't forget them, you can't do anything but hold on tight while you grieve. "It gets better," they say, but it doesn't get better when you think, "If I could just hold his hand one more time, or look into his smiling eyes." It's not better. It's hard. The only thing that gets you through in the end is to love each other and to remember good times you had together. Also, it helps to remember that along with the suffering that we are all subjected to in life, we also get moments of happiness; joyfilled instants that never last long enough, where all is well with the world. I like to think that once we die, things are all well with the world forevermore. We don't know if that's true, because no one has ever came back to tell us, but maybe that's a good sign. Maybe they don't want to come back because they are much happier where they are. Maybe there's a game on, or they are all playing cards, or wandering some beautiful woods, with dogs, and cats and other creatures that they have known who have passed as well. Maybe we all meet up again, or meet all our ancestors. We won't know until we get there, and we won't be coming back to say. For those that are left behind, let's treasure the moments we do get that are happy ones, and hang on tight when things get hard. All I know is you can't let yourself lose hope. My condolences to you all. I will miss Cliff too.

Robeap Santos

October 15, 2010

I remember working with Cliff a couple times. He has his ways of making others laugh by his sarcastic sense of humor. He loves sharing his food especially when he doens't want it to go to waste. :) He will definitely be missed. My Regards goes out everyone. Both his family in ARC South Bay mobiles and especially to his family. We are sorry for your loss.

October 15, 2010

October 15 2010
Cliff may you rest in peace.You will be missed by everyone.Thank you so much for the wonderful frienship.You will be in heaven now.Condolence to the families.
Erlinda Pagtakhan/San Jose,California

October 15, 2010

Cliff will be missed.

October 15, 2010

CLIFF YOU WERE THE BEST BROTHER I HAD. ALSO THE ONLY ONE. SORRY BRO HAD TO SAY THAT. I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU FOREVER AND EVER. NOW GO FIND LUCKY AND GO FISHING. SAVE ME A PLACE. LOVE YOU YOUR BABY SISTER. LEE

Alison

October 15, 2010

I'll always remember your hearty hello in the hallway and your stories. Thank you for all you've done at the Red Cross and for those you've served in the community. You'll be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.

Laura Marines

October 15, 2010

Heidi and Holly, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cliff never failed to make me laugh when I talked to him. He was a special person who made a huge impact in the lives of his coworkers, donors and sponsors. Thank you for sharing him with us and please take good care of yourselves.

Valery Hernandez

October 15, 2010

Cliff always had something to say. He was brutally honest and I will miss that about him. Always made me laugh. And for his daughters you can always see he loved his girls so much when he would talk about you. My thoughts are with you.

Carmen G Vargas

October 15, 2010

Heidi and family, may the Lord be with you all during this difficult time. I pray for strength, faith and love for all of you. Cliff, you are clearly loved by all who knew you, your memory will forever live on in the lives of those you touched. God bless you.

Michelle Humbard

October 14, 2010

I am still waiting for Cliff to come walking through the doors at work with a six pack of coca colas, a pink box full of a dozen donuts and two footlongs sandwiches from subway and always willing to share all with us. He had a heart of gold in a thick exterior shell yet he never failed at showing his unforgettable smile and laugh. He always made the day brighter by his quirkey comments and made my day better. The past three years at the red cross would of not been the same without you. I am still waiting for you to walk through the door and sit next to us and just talk out of the kindness of your heart. You will be greatly missed by the ARC family and I know you're riding around up in heaven on your Harley while watching your family and friends. We will miss you dearly papa of the ARC!

Suzanne Bedard & Erica Elliott

October 14, 2010

I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts go out you and your family.

trl

October 14, 2010

cliff ~ we left the last coke. every day you offered me something, a story, an antecdote about your daughters and a reason to smile. i'll miss all 3, as well as your uncanny ability to amuse and annoy in the same breath. may you find joy and abundance where you are. ride safe, laugh hard, enjoy the freedom, know you will not be forgotten. my best goes with you and to your family at this time of parting.

Patti Childress

October 14, 2010

There are no words when there is such an unexpected loss. My prayers and good thoughts are with your family.

Keith Hammerle

October 14, 2010

Cliff was great to have around always made me laugh, I will really miss him. RIP Cliff

Debbie Cameron

October 14, 2010

Gail, Heidi and Holly: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May you find strength and support within each other as a family to get through this difficult and heartbreaking time. It is never easy when you lose a loved one, but with time, each day will get a little better. May God look over you and help you through this time of need.

Nicole and Marcus Salas

October 14, 2010

No words can ever express my sorrow for the friends and family that have lost such a caring man. Cliff will always be in our memories and will never be forgotten. I am here for you Gail, and any of the family who needs anything. I will always remember Cliff's sense of humor and how he made us all laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in Peace Cliff.

Lisa Trenary

October 14, 2010

Cliff-
You always made me laugh! Your personality always showed through your humor. I was always really touched by the relationship you had with your girls (Heidi and Holly). You always showed your support for them with your time and fullfilling their needs. You raised two womderful women, who love you very much. And for that I thank you! You will be missed!

Cathy Stefani

October 14, 2010

Heidi and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and give you peace.... Love, Cathy Stefani and family

Martha Chavez

October 14, 2010

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family the strength to overcome this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lily Avalos

October 14, 2010

Heidi, my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family. May God give all of you the strength to get through this difficult time. Remember you could always count on me if you need too..

Maria Espinosa

October 14, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 14, 2010

I was just getting to know Cliff as a fellow volunteer at the Red Cross. Such a pleasant and easy-going gentlelman. He will be truely missed.
Lydia Wesson San Jose, CA

Ginny Angerer

October 14, 2010

Cliff
You shared so much of yourself with your Red Cross Family. Always doing a great job on the South Bay Mobiles. When situations arose, you would always go the extra mile without alot of us knowing. Your kindness, generosity and spirit will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anna Pena

October 14, 2010

Heidi and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.

Omar and Vi Ventura

October 14, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

heidi pham

October 14, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Susan Hill

October 14, 2010

My prayers are with Heidi Barnes and the family. My father died in an auto accident in 1989 in Pennsylvania. We were close so it was a life changing shock. Only returning to the Lord's love healed my grief in the years afterwards. May I suggest the Center for Living with Dying who helps people process their grief. Also, please feel free to call me (435-2030)(Adult Probation) or meet just to talk. Please take good care of yourself. Godbless you.

October 14, 2010

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Christian Jensen

Juvenile Hall Administration Santa Clara County

October 14, 2010

Hold tight to memories for comfort. May your memories give you strength.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tamarra

October 14, 2010

You will be missed very much. My prayers to you and your family. Rest in Peace

Gayle Rohner

October 14, 2010

Cliff~
Your "Cliff-Hanger" stories will live on forever...I enjoyed them all and I thank you for all that you shared. You were larger than life, and your generous acts of kindness will not be forgotten.
Peace to you and your family,

Vicky Nelson

October 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ninveh Joseph

October 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Machille Magnuson

October 13, 2010

Uncle Cliff,
My first trip to Disneyland. I will always remember you and Aunt Gail for that. As a kid I always loved going and staying with you and Aunt Gail. We always did something fun. I thank you for all the memories. I treasure them all.....
I am so glad I was able to see you and Holly in January when my own father passed away. I never got to thank you for being there for my mother. Thank you...... It ment the world to her, the bond that was created between the two of you after my father had passed.
Heidi, Holly and Aunt Gail, my prayers and love go to each of you. I love you....
It is very comforting to read all of the beautiful messages. Uncle Cliff, you have touched many lives. You will be missed by many. I love you..

Janis Parenzin

October 13, 2010

To Cliff's family: may all the prayers that have been sent give you peace and strength during your time of sorrow. I didn't work directly with Cliff but he came by our office occasionally for a visit. Under his gruff look was a big soft teddy bear, and if anything you knew what he was saying was truly what he felt. It's hard to say that final goodbye but you will always have your memories, keep those close to your heart and Cliff will be with you always. My prayers are with you also. Cliff will be missed.

Efrem Rapoport

October 13, 2010

I will miss you, friend. Rest in Peace.

Cindy Miller

October 13, 2010

Cliff,

I keep expecting you to walk through the door and sit down next to the nurses's desk and chat with me. It is what you did every day before or after your shift. You often bought food and there was no refusing it, you wouldn't take no for an answer. You helped me in so many ways. It is my pleasure to have known you.

Jennifer Wilson

October 13, 2010

Dearest Cliff, Writing this without crying would be absolutely impossible, so here it goes...You were an amazing man. Smart, funny, a hardworker, thoughtful, caring, kind, responsible and the list goes on and on. You were a man I looked up to. You were like a father figure to me while my father is away. You brought such life to work and to everyone around you. You would stay late on the days you worked and even came to work on your days off. You were a true Gem! I looked forward to visiting mobiles that you worked on. There wasn't a time where you din't buy me lunch or made sure I had a fork so you could share your food with me. You were a true nurturer. They say that everything happens for a reason and I know God has a good plan for you. Today was the day I was suppossed to return back to work. I am thankful I returned sooner so we had a chance to spend some time before your passing. I am also thankful that you went the way you did. You always said, if you were going to go, you wanted it to be on your bike. The American Red Cross will never be the same without you. The world lost a great man yesterday. But, Heaven is rejoicing right now. Not a day will go by that I will not think of you. May God richly bless your family. Love always...

Willie and Jan Prewitt

October 13, 2010

Willie and I worked with you on several drives. The ARC will not be the same without you. We are praying for your family and loved ones.

mobile staff

October 13, 2010

Rip cliff u brought smiles and laughter to our southbay arc mobile staff u will be dearly missed

Willie and Jan Prewitt

October 13, 2010

My husband and I worked several drives with you. The ARC will not be the same without you. We are praying for your family and loved ones.

mark ellak

October 13, 2010

Cliff, Your light will always be remembered. Thank you for working with me at the Red Cross. Your words of wisdom will always be remembered.

Marie Ruelas

October 13, 2010

To all of Cliff's family and friends.I had not known him long but it was wonderful.I was told that he would give me the hardest time at the American Red Cross and I can honestly say it was quite the opposite. He was a Big Cuddly Teddy Bear, He was putty in my hands.I loved the laughter and the stories of the old days. He told me that I reminded him of one his daughters. I was just trying to reach him to let him know that i was coming to visit this weekend. I am so sorry that he will miss me I am more sorry that I will miss him.My prayers are with his children, in my brief time spent with him, it was all about his family and the new one.My Blessings.

Marie Ruelas
American Red Cross
Pomona, California

October 13, 2010

May the heavens "enjoy" Santa this year.
Cliff you will be missed but especially by your family who you loved so dearly. You had the softest heart under that "scowl" and we all knew it. Keep them in line up there. Heaven will never be the same!!! M

Miki Faith

October 13, 2010

I'd known Cliff since he went through training at the Red Cross. He was often gruff and sarcastic, but that was his sense of humor; the facade. In several entries I've seen the term "Gentle Giant." That describes him precisely. He was always concerned for the well being of his fellow man and committed to the ARC cause. I was honored to have known him and he will be sorely missed. My prayers and all my love to his family during this difficult time.

Edie Munoz

October 13, 2010

Cliff will be missed greatly.

October 13, 2010

I have never met you and I will forever regret that. It seems you've touched many lives, even a stranger like me. You have left your mark on this earth by all the hearts you've warmed. May we all follow in your footsteps and create such everlasting bonds. My condolences.

Farhod Cigarchi

October 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones, may you rest in peace.

Tami

October 13, 2010

Hey Happy! I will pray for your family to find some of your strength to help them through this sad time. I wish I could have met your daughter and hope that she knows how much you truly adored her. The cross-ring you so generously gave me way back when will hang from my rearview mirror forever so that you can ride with me every day! I already miss you rearranging my desk! So long Happy - save me a seat on your cloud - see you when I get there.

October 13, 2010

Cliff, I'm going to miss that grumpy face. No matter how hard you tried know that your kind heart and good spirit always shined through. We will miss you. Patrick

Sharon Harmon

October 13, 2010

I will miss the debates we had and the straight forward person you were. You treated me with kindness, respect, and honesty. You had a heart of gold and treated others as they treated you. I pray for you and your family. Rest in Peace I will miss you at ARC. God Bless

Tootie

October 13, 2010

I love you Uncle Cliff. I will miss you so much. I'm glad I got to meet you earlier this year. Rest In Peace.

Melissa Dominguez

October 13, 2010

To my friend Cliff. It was a pleasure meeting you last year! The first time I meet you I tried to talk to you, as we were waiting for a delivery, you said to me "I don't like to talk", and I replied, "well your going talk to me I'm a talkative mood" and you laughed! And from that you talked to me! I greatly appreciate you and thank you for the best and my favorite sweater! I'm going to miss you man!

Michelle Verni

October 13, 2010

I have known Cliff for 17 years, back in 8th grade when his oldest daughter Heidi and I became best friends. Cliff you were always a man with a tough look on the outside and a heart of gold on the inside. Always making Heidi and I laugh when we were kids and the times you'd come through my line at work and complain to tease me :) You always put your girls first in life and I am so glad you were able to meet your precious grandson. You are a loving man and you will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Heidi, Holly, Gail and the rest of the family. May you rest in peace.

Clifford Tibbetts

October 13, 2010

To my loving Uncle Cliff, you were the only father figure in my life. I appreciate all that you've done for my sister and I. You stepped in when there was no other man around and you didn't have to. You opened up your home to me several times.You helped me get back on track even though I was hard headed. You taught me to be a man, you taught me to work, you taught me the tile trade that now allows me to support my family. I charish the conversation we had last 4th of July 2010 because you know how much you mean to me and what an important part of my life you've been. You gave me my first football, my first skateboard and now I share those same things with my son Clifford. Just like you did with me. You are dearly loved and you will be dearly missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Heidi, Holly and Aunt Gail. Love you always, RIP my Mom probably needs you. Love your nephew Cliff.

Shari Campbell

October 13, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends in this time of need. I can tell that you were one greatly loved man. RIP Cliff

Jackie Sweet

October 13, 2010

Uncle Cliff: you were always there for my brother Cliff and I when we were kids. You showed us so much love and support and for that I am so thankful. You will be so missed. I am thankful that we reconnected over this past year and that my kids were able to meet you when we all went out to dinner. I have always appreciated everything you have done for me and hope you know that I have never stopped loving you. You will always be the best Uncle in my book. May you rest in peace now with Grandpa, Gram, and my mom.

Ren DeGaris

October 13, 2010

Rest in Peace Cliff. My thoughts and prayers are with Heidi and Holly. Love to you both. Ren

Rhonda Groshon

October 13, 2010

Uncle Cliff, I will always remember you as the Uncle who spoiled all us kids at Christmas time. I have many fond memories as being a child and spending holidays with you and Aunt Gail...and even though we lost touch for several years...I want you to know that when we did meet back up with eachother just a short time ago....IT WAS AMAZING. You will always be remembered in my heart. You came to us in the end for my Dad and I promise he is there waiting for you now. I love you Uncle Cliff, Love forever Rhonda

Josh Vierra

October 13, 2010

Thank you for giving me a chance even though you were skeptical. You treated me and my kids like family and lit up Heidi's life. She loves you so much. I am glad to have met you and want you to know that I love your daughter and I promise to take care of her. All of our thoughts and prayers are with her, Holly, Gail and the rest of your loved ones. Thank you for being so good to Caleb, Bear and myself, we will all miss you and your smile hiding behind that scowl. And know that you will forever live on through your grandson Noah. I thank god that you were able to see him and hold him. He is our little angel and I know he is your pride and joy. We will all miss you, but will never forget you. Now go find my dad and continue to watch over us from heaven and take comfort in the fact that god will help everyone you love get through these hard times. Take it easy Cliff. Love, Josh

October 12, 2010

May you rest in peace and my prayers are with your family.

October 12, 2010

You were a knight in shinning armor, you pulled no punches but had a heart of gold. You will be missed by so many. My condolences to your family and friends. It was an honor to know such a gentle giant who spoke of living life and enjoying each moment to the max. Thanks for always checking on me and making sure I was safe. Doris

Domenic Bavetta

October 12, 2010

You will be missed at the American Red Cross. Rest in Peace.

Johonna M

October 12, 2010

You will be missed Cliff. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones during these days. May peace be upon you.

Tracy Jaquias

October 12, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, I did not know him, but my prayers and thoughts are with the family.

October 12, 2010

You were a gentle giant, always friendly. Your presence will be missed by me at the red cross. Rest in Peace my friend! Alida

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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

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Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

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The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

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Ways to honor Clifford Barnes's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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