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Barbara Raible Obituary
Barbara Raible "Bobbie," 83, of Vallejo passed away Wednesday following a long battle with heart disease and diabetes. She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Bobbie worked as a waitress and in food service at Hogan High School for 30 years. She was a medical courier for Sonoma-Vallejo Pathology and a secretary/receptionist at Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home.
Bobbie was a "founding" and active member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and member of the Parish Women's Club and a volunteer teacher of religious education.
She volunteered at the Mare Island Naval Hospital during WWII, caring for the war wounded in different capacities.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Archie Otelle; and her husband of 53 years, William "Bill" Raible, in 2000.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Ramona Preset, Geri Jereb and Margaret (Cabrini) Raible, all of Vallejo; sons, Brother Tim Raible, M.M. (Maryknoll Missionary), John (Kathy) Raible of Cottage Grove, Minn.; brother, Joseph M. Otelle, Jr. of Vallejo; grandchildren, Trina, Monica, Mary,
Jerica, JaimeMarie, Bobbi, Sean, Billy, and Tatiana; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Joshua, Jordan, Amanda, Axel, Nolen, Tristen, Marrissa, Donnall Jr, Jeena, Alexandra, Zachary, and Ashley Jo; great-great-grandchildren, Jaden and Maleeah; and her devoted caregiver, Roberta Vasquez.
Visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Skyview Funeral Chapel, 200 Rollingwood Drive, Vallejo. Mass will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. at
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3450 Tennessee St., Vallejo. Burial to follow at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, 550 Glen Cove Road, Vallejo.
Contributions preferred to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, Maryknoll, NY 10545.
Arrangements by Skyview Memorial Lawn, Vallejo.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Raible
Monica Robinson
November 7, 2010
"A bushel and a peck and a hug around your neck". Those were the famous words of my nana. She may have been a stern woman but at the same time she was a very loving woman. Nana will never be forgotten and her memories will always live on. My heart goes out to all of our family love you all.
Mary Kalina
November 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I will cherish the memories of years passed. My love to all.
William A Dennis Sr
November 7, 2010
I will miss this person . She was a very good person and wish , I known about her passing . I loved her jokes and let me tell you they where good one's at that . She was always a part of my life even if was only a year that , I known her . She never let it show how ill she was she just keeped slugging away . I looked to each day , I would see here and her care giver and family was out walking with her and we would talk for some time . But now she's with God and looking at us here and seen how much she will be missed and all who liked her . My best goes to the family as well as my prayers . And we will see her again . W.A. Dennis
Margie Smith
November 7, 2010
Ramona & Family
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss..May God Bless & comfort you and your family during these difficult times..My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Warmest Regards
(M.Edwards)
Margie Smith
November 7, 2010
Ramona & Family
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss..May God Bless & Comfort you and your family during these difficult times. My thoughts & prays are with you.
Warmest Regards
(M.Edwards)
I will always remember her beautiful smile...
Ann Harty
November 5, 2010
Lonnie Smalley
November 2, 2010
Mona-
I always liked your mom so much. She was always so good to me and I always loved seeing her. She was such a sweetie and I'm sorry she's gone but I am glad that she is at peace and not suffering any more.
Ruth E Rose
November 1, 2010
I shouldnt be sad because I know that she is now healthy and nestled safely in Gods arms but boy am I gonna miss her. Thank you all for sharing her with me, I always called her mom because to me she was family. I'll be seeing you mom...in all those old familiar places...(my heart and in memories). With all my heart, Ruth E Rose
patricia anderson
November 1, 2010
Bobbie had become a second mom to me. I am so glad that I got the chance to be much closer to her in the last 4 years, or so. I looked forward each time I saw her to hugging her so tightly, and giveing her the biggest kiss on her cheek that I could. Even if she didn't realise who I was at that moment it didn't matter to me. So rest in peace mom (Bobbie) And God Bless all those whom she has left behind.
Randy, Pam, Rosana Brousseau
November 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We all have so many memories from Heartwood. Great ones, fun ones, a special place that will be always be with us. We will miss her.
Sue Kukuchka
November 1, 2010
I will always remember Bobbie's smile, laughter and open arms she had for me. There are lots and lots of memories of her that we will have fun remembering. I send my love and hugs to the entire family.
Skyview Memorial Lawn
October 31, 2010
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