Name: Visitation
Start: 2016-02-07T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-02-07T21:00:00.000Z
Location: at the funeral home

BORN

December 22, 1924

DIED

February 5, 2016

LOCATION

Lake Charles, Louisiana

CHARITY

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME Obituary

Gabriel was born on December 22, 1924 and passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016. Gabriel was a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana at the time of his passing. Mr. Barkate was a graduate of Northwestern State University. He served our country in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was married to Joy. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday February 8 2016 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Lake Charles under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Father Rommel Tolentino will officiate. Entombment will be at Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday at the funeral home from 5 until 9 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. and from 8 until 9:30 a.m. on Monday. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Childrenâs Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis TN 38105.

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A good and decent man.

Clearly a cut above. Not a hypocritical bone in his body.

A class act. Always had a firm grip on our school, but never smothered our individuality and that was during the late 60's. The student body loved and respected Mr. Barkate. He lived the life he taught. I truly believe he loved every student that passed through Sam Houston High School, and followed their careers thereafter.

Mr. Barkate will be loved, missed, but never...

February 16, 2016

Mr. Barkate was really a great man. while I was at Sam Houston High, he really made it an effort to keep me, along with others on the right track. Was always far & always willing to hear what we had to say. I owe him a lot. I know he will be missed by all. RIP, my Principal!

Ronnie Norris

February 16, 2016 | Ragley, LA

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family and friends during this time of sorrow Psalms 119: 76

February 14, 2016 | GA

Suzanne,I will pray that your sadness and heavy heart of today, will lighten and transform into only the happiest of memories.

Sue Pousson

February 10, 2016 | Metairie, LA

Suzanne, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like he was a wonderful man. Praying for you and your family at this difficult time.

Katique Gennaro

February 10, 2016 | Metairie, LA

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Suzanne!

Michael Heim

February 10, 2016 | Metairie, LA

Suzanne, I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Cathy Flynn

February 09, 2016

Dear Yolande and Steve,
Very sorry for your loss. Thinking about you at this difficult time.

Jodi Wade

February 09, 2016 | River Ridge, LA

he will be missed. What a legacy to have been a school principal and loved by so many students!

Charlotte Guilbeaux

February 09, 2016 | Lake Charles, LA

Gabriel Joseph Barkate

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