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Barry West Obituary
Barry John West, age 68, resident of Albuquerque 30 + years. Leaves to morn, brothers Grant and Tom and a host of nieces and nephews in Minnesota. He was an Army Vet. Barry was dedicated to his mission as a cook for YDI. He was an advocate for childrens education and expressed his love through his service to them.
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Tammi (Raven) Cornett
December 14, 2017
Barry was a dear friend of mine for years.we lived together off and on during those years he was a generous man but a complex partner. Yet we both cared deeply for each other. I'm so very sad I was not with him when he passed. He will forever be in my heart.
Stephanie
July 28, 2015
I am truley saddend to hear of Barrys passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family! We at Highland will miss his presence, smile, and insightful conversation. No one will miss him more than the children of Highland Head Start whos hearts, lives, and brains he touched daily! RIP buddy!
Gabriel Montano
July 28, 2015
My sincere apologies for the loss of a Great Man. Barry was a gentle and kind man, he will be deeply missed.
Mary Duran
July 28, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family of Barry. My thoughts and prayer are with you. He would come to our main office of YDI and I always made him laugh when I teased him. He was a very nice man. He will be missed.
Debbie Lopez
July 28, 2015
I am saddened to hear about Barry's passing. My heart goes out to his family. I am sending prayers of comfort at this most difficult time.
Karl Garcia
July 28, 2015
Barry will be missed for his quick smile, gentleness, and friendliness to all. Prayers for the West family, and thanks for sharing him with us.
Des
July 27, 2015
Prayers to the West Family. It was a great pleasure to have known and work with Berry for 9 years. Our YDI Embudo Cluster will truly miss him lots. RIP Berry - Des
Mary aguirre
July 27, 2015
Barry was a nice to work with @ ydi headstart ,also am a cook there. He will be missed by alot of us.
Wilma Ulibarri
July 27, 2015
I'm saddened, and so very sorry to hear of Barry"s passing! He was a good man, a wonderful cook, who won the hearts of the YDI, Head Start staff and made made many friends, of children he served. I will surely miss his gentle ways, and his friendly smile!
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