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Diana Barboza Obituary

Diana (Des Roches) Barboza, 49, beloved wife of Kevin A. Barboza, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Rhode Island Hospital.

Diana was born on Aug. 19, 1966, the daughter of Robert Des Roches of Florida and the late Donna (Scudieri) Hudson. She grew up in Enfield, graduating from Enfield High School. Diana and her husband moved to Rhode Island more than 10 years ago. Diana will be remembered for her bright smile and love of cooking for others.

Besides her husband, Kevin A. Barboza, she is survived by her son, David Biehn; three sisters, Deborah Lessenevitch (Nick) of California, Denise Souer (Owen) of Enfield, and her twin sister Daryl Gaskell, of East Windsor; several nieces and nephews and special family members; step-father Alfred Hudson and his wife, Phyllis.

Arrangements are at the convenience of the family.

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

Published by Journal Inquirer from Jul. 2 to Jul. 6, 2016.

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David biehn

September 17, 2023

Love and miss you mom I know your watching down on us I see you from time to time

Deborah Lessenevitch

July 14, 2016

You are very missed, dear sister. We will always be "the 4 of us" in our hearts.

July 6, 2016

May God comfort you during this difficult time ( John 11 : 25 ). So sorry for your loss.

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