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Barbara Despain Obituary

Barbara J. Despain of Heber, Arizona passed away on February 2, 2007 at the age of 67. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ralph Despain; daughters Radona Orlando and Danene Despain; 2 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and siblings Starlene Gelski, Cheryl Mercer and Kenneth Witt. Memorial service at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Visitation following until 8:00 p.m. Services Saturday, February 10, 2007, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Heber 1st Ward, Heber, Arizona at 10:00 a.m.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 7, 2007.

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Therese Derivan

February 12, 2007

Radona,
God bless you and your family at this difficult time. Please don't hesitate to call if you need anything.

steve Williams

February 8, 2007

Radona,
Sorry to hear about your mother.Everytime I head to Colorado I look at the ranch and think of you. Thanks for all you did for me before I retired.
God Bless Steve Williams

Hugo and Blanca Barrera

February 8, 2007

Radona,
We hope that our prayers bring you strength and comfort. Let us know if there is anything we can help with.

Jackie Redpath

February 8, 2007

Radona and family - I'm so very sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts are with you.

Darrel Pichoff

February 7, 2007

Radona and family. I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have so many fond memories of your Mother. I used to tease her and call her Babs because I knew she didn't like that nick name. Take care and God bless. Love, Darrel

Vern Fuller

February 7, 2007

I made a pair of chaps for Christmas, and met all of you a couple of times. I thought about all of you not long ago. I haven't done any leatherwork for a few years. I retired about 1 1/2 years ago and live in Mesa. We stopped in Heber year before last and had a hamurger (really good) on our way to New Mexico for Thanksgiving.)

Vern.

Ruth Dutton

February 7, 2007

To Barbara's family...my sympathies. I worked at the City when Barb did and always enjoyed her.

Carl & Susan Geis

February 7, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

paula lickfeldt

February 7, 2007

Radona and family - Our most sincere sympathy to you and all your family in the loss of your mom. Love, the Lickfeldt Family

Terry Mason

February 7, 2007

Radona and family,
Please accept my wishes for you and yours. Now it's time to take care of yourselves.

Gail Coakley

February 7, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Bernald Porter

February 7, 2007

Ralph and family -

My deepest sympathy to you, Ralph, and to your family members.

Even though we are saddened by death, we are comforted with the knowledge of the Gospel, and can look forward to an everlasting reunion with those we love. Your eternal companion's sweet spirit will reside with you, deep within your heart, until that joyous day.

May God's blessings be with you and may the memories of your life together bring peace.

JoAnne West

February 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

From the Staff of Bunker Family Funeral Homes

February 6, 2007

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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