Phoenix, Arizona
Age 91
Fr. Barry Brunsman, OFMIt is in the hope of the Resurrection, though with great sadness that the Franciscans of St. Barbara Province announce the passing of our brother, Fr. Barry Brunsman. Barry was born in Phoenix and attended St. Mary's Grade School and Parish. He was ordained in 1956 at the...
Read MoreFr. Barry was a treasure. I met him in Sacramento In the Single Parent group in the 90's. What a breath of fresh air he brought to the church. He opened the door to the marginalized, the divorced and gay community. The church was packed in those days, he was known throughout the Sac area, even in the other faith communities. I miss him still. He blessed my second marriage. RIP dear Barry.
Margaret
August 30, 2020 | Sacramento, CA | Friend
Barry I felt was a very powerful person. He knew the people well. I enjoyed getting his vestments at St. Francis, he was easy to please and was not a conformist. It was said to find out that he had passed on. May he and Mel be at peace. Pax et bonum.
Rudy Blea
July 07, 2020 | Friend
E was very helpfol to our singles groups here in Sacramento ..going way back and helped us through our young adult years...and more...peace.
Irene quinn
June 04, 2020 | Friend
Father Barry was a great help to me when I was in a difficult place. I also attended many of the retreats that he conducted. I knew him briefly and will remember him forever. He had a special gift of giving to the people who needed him. God love you into eternity Barry. Dorothy
Dorothy Doscher
June 01, 2020 | Benicia, CA | Friend
I met Father Barry in the early 90's when he was the Priest at St Francis of Assisi in Sacramento, CA. Father Barry brought me back to God, to faith..he showed my family love, joy and acceptance. A great man full of love for all people. I will never forget you Father Barry. Rest with God now.
Jeanette
May 18, 2020 | Friend
Thank you for your brave words of love and humaneness.
Joan
May 16, 2020 | Acquaintance
Meet Fr. Barry in Maui back in the 80's at a Catholic singles convention, when he was a chaplain for the Catholic Alumni Club International, otherwise known as CACI. He spent some time with my friend and me. He treated us to an ice cream. Years later, when I moved to northern California, I felt so lucky when I found out that he gave retreats for singles at San Damiano in Danville. He was a great priest that touched many lives.
Dorothy Hann
April 20, 2020 | San Ramon, CA
Fr. Barry was a special friend to both me and my partner, Jack. He was like no other and helped so many. So very wise and loving.
Deanna Hanson
April 16, 2020 | Sacramento, CA
Barry---your love, care and advice changed our lives
clay & roberta klein
April 14, 2020 | Rancho Mirage, CA
