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Barbara Saldivar Obituary
Barbara was born on December 5, 1962, in Sanger, Ca., to Frank and Lupe Jimenez and she passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, in Fresno. Barbara graduated from Hoover High School in 1981, and soon after was employed by the Internal Revenue Services. She was a highly valued employee with the IRS and was the recipient of several national awards. She recently received her 25 year plaque for all her great service.
Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and a devoted friend to all who knew her. She will always be remembered for her intelligence, generosity and the great amount of love she has for her family. She will truly be missed and is so deeply loved.
Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Laura Jimenez.
She is survived by her loving parents, Frank and Lupe Jimenez; sister, Debra Jimenez; brother, Frankie Jimenez, Jr. and his wife, Stephanie; husband, Rene Saldivar of 26 years; sons, Rene Saldivar, Jr. and his wife, Patricia, Phillip Saldivar, Jacob Saldivar, Nico Saldivar; and granddaughter, Alicia Saldivar; and many relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at Wallin's Sanger Funeral Home, on Sunday, November 1, 2009, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Clovis on Monday, November 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Clovis District Cemetery. WALLIN'S Sanger Funeral Home 1524 9th Street Sanger (559)875-6555
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Saldivar
Jacob Saldivar
November 1, 2013
4 Years have passed since the last time I saw you, and the empty pit in my heart from the loss of you will always be there. I miss you more than words can explain. Everyone is doing fine but I just wish you could be there to see us as we get older. I cannot be selfish and wish that you were here because it is obvious that God had a plan for you. I cannot begin to thank you for every single little thing you have done for me. I was young and naive and may have said things to you that were downright unwarranted. I cannot go back in time and apologize for every single one of those actions, but if I could I would. I would do it because it would I mean I'd get a little longer of time to spend with you. You were an amazing mother who had her own internal battles but I was always there for you. Every car ride that I went with you on was worth it. I would not go back and change a thing about that, but as I am typing this for you, I want you to know that I will always love you for the things you did for me and my brothers, either alive or gone. God bless you, mom. I promise you I will do the things that you would have asked me to do as I get older and mature.
Cuzin Valerie (Jimenez) Rodriguez
October 26, 2011
It's been a while cuz since we've chatted it up on the internet! I will be happy to see you when it is my turn. I love you and I miss you. I think about you each year my birthday comes around. You left when I turned 50.
Frank Jimenez
October 26, 2011
I just hope my sister knows how much I love and miss her. I know she is in a better place no more pain. She took care of me and helped me with all the annoying questions a little brother could ask. All I can ask is that someday my family will be reunited. I will never forget you Barbara I love you.
Jason Palacios
October 26, 2011
It has been 2 years since you passed and we all miss you. You were a great aunt and I could always count on you to help me when I needed it. You looked out for me at work and always believed in me and that I could achieve great things. Thank you for everything. Miss you Baba. Love, your nephew, Jason.
Bob Saldivar
December 19, 2010
Do not mourn me.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am and will always be with you.
Whatever we were to each other,
we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without affect,
without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolutely unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you,
for an interval,
somewhere very near,
just around the corner.
All is well.
December 18, 2010
Barbara, Your in my thoughts always. I love you and miss you very much. Sandra
February 8, 2010
I miss you. I was googleing your name and this site popped up. It is very touching to read all of the beautiful entry's everyone has written. GOD IS GREAT and I know that you know that now more than ever. It is amazing to see how GOD has been working through this situation, but I am sure you can see how much closer we are to him now because of this. We LOVE YOU and PRAISE THE LORD for allowing all the time he gave us with you.
Love Robert
Carissa Barreras
November 24, 2009
Aunt Barbara,
I'm so lucky to have been able to know you..and feel priviledged to say we are family..You'll forever hold a special place in my heart.
To uncle Rene and cousins,
I know how hard it is to lose someone so close to your heart, but just remember that this is just a temporary seperation and that one day you will be together again..God just needed her more...All my love goes out to all of you
Carissa
VALERIE SALDIVAR
November 11, 2009
AUNT BARB,
I REMEMBER YOU WHEN I WAS A YOUNG GIRL I AM THE DAUGHTER OF RONALD SALDIVAR
VALERIE SALDIVAR.YOUVE ALWAYS OPENED YOUR HOME AND BEEN SO SWEET I AM BLESSED AND HONERED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU.I TRULY BELIEVE EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON,GOD MUST HAVE NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL.MY LOVE,HEART,AND COMPASSION GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY.GOD BLESS ALL.....
LOVE ALWAYS
VALERIE SALDIVAR VALDEPENA
Constance Dewey
November 11, 2009
To the Saldivar and Jimenez families: I went to high school with Barbara. I am very saddened to hear of her passing. We didn't really keep in touch after school, but I did see here a couples of times, and it was always wonderful to talk with her again. I will keep Barbara and her family in my prayers.
Constance Gutierrez Dewey
Hoover High School 1981
Eugene Pak
November 6, 2009
The Creator Feels for You. Know first that God did not want Barbara to die. God does not take delight even in the destruction of the wicked let alone the death of our loved ones. Clearly, then, God does not want any of his intelligent creatures to die.
When God’s Kingdom rules without opposition over this earth, millions of children will be resurrected and welcomed back from the dead.
Like the parents whose children Jesus resurrected back to life in the first century C.E., many then will be “beside themselves with great ecstasy.”
And when all mankind is at last restored to the perfect state that Adam and Eve lost, then never again will anyone die—our loved ones included!
Joyce Valle
November 5, 2009
To the Saldivar and Jimenez families - I met Barbara at Garry Packing, then again at the IRS. She was a wonderful lady and she will be greatly missed.
Darla Harrison
November 4, 2009
To the Saldivar family my prayer are with you at this difficult time. Barbara, I did'nt know that we would share our last airline trip from Dallas Tx to Fresno on Octoter 9th. I remember so fondly in Wash. DC in the salad line and you said is that you Darla and we just hugged and hugged as we have'nt seen each other in years from working in unreporter to ERS each season. Where had those 20 plus years gone. I will miss you my friend.
Beverly Murphy
November 4, 2009
We will miss Barbara, her lovely smile and her quick wit. She loved her family and friends dearly. She was a pleasure to know for the last 20 years. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Judy Moser
November 3, 2009
Barbara will be greatly missed and in my heart forever.
Jennifer Jameson
November 2, 2009
Barbara, It's been many years... too long. I enjoyed your competitiveness as a coworker and your loving spirit as a friend. You are truely missed.
Judy Bufkin
November 2, 2009
Barbara was a great friend and person to know. We worked together several years and she was always upbeat and talked constantly of her family. She will be missed.
November 1, 2009
Barbara ,
Barbara my friend, I cannot believe thatyou have passed. I remember how you cared and loved your family so dearly. I remember when they were little and you would hug and kiss them so dearly, oh my boys as you would say they are my life. I remember how we used to laugh and laugh about life's silly stuff and work. Barbara, you are in gods hands and remember, that I will be thinking of you and remembering our conversations and again, our heartful and silly times as good friends.
Your long time friend
Christine
November 1, 2009
Barbara, may God's love embrace you now and forever....
Annamarie Myers
November 1, 2009
To Barbara:
Thank you for all of the encouragement when I needed it most. I will alwasys remember "Perfect Margaritas" @ Applebee's & "Fortune Cookies" @ Shangai. Anna
To the Family:
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
With heartfelt condolences,
Annamarie & Jonathan Myers
Anna Pancotti-Sandoval
November 1, 2009
Barbara, mija we shared alot of great memories at Hoover High school, fun and laughter. To the family,may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bonnie Waldorf
November 1, 2009
To the family: My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Barbara was such an amazing and brilliant person who will be missed dearly by everyone who knew her, but especially by our work group. She was a joy to be around and not just because she made us laugh, which she did often. She was incredibly smart, caring, and always there when we needed her. As our hearts break with yours, know that you will continuously be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you always.
Gloria
November 1, 2009
Barbs, I'll miss seeing your beautiful face. "You're as beautiful as a porcelain doll" I would tell you. I can only imagine how exhilarating your beauty is up in heaven with the Lord. I will truly miss you.
Jeannie Apodaca/Arroyo
October 31, 2009
Barbara, I will cherish the memories we all had in High School, at Hoover. You will be missed by all of us. Deep Sympathy goes out to your family. May God hold them close and comfort there hearts during this time.
Jeannie Apodaca/Arroyo
October 31, 2009
Barbara, It had been a long time since I saw you last, for High School was 28 years ago. I will keep the memories of friendship always. My heart goes out to your family, May God comfort them and hold them close. I didnt even know you were at the IRS. I am also there, can you imagine, I might of saw you and didnt even know. I'm sorry. You will be missed by all of us.
Robin Wynne
October 31, 2009
Barbi,
I will truly miss the way you light up a room with your smile! I will remember the passion and love you have for your family and friends! I hope this has taught us all not to take life for granted! Your a very special person and may you rest in peace! I will miss you!
Fernando Flores
October 31, 2009
Barbara you were always so sweet and kind. Monica and I will miss you. I wish we could have spent more time with you and your family. You gave us such great memories in high school at Hoover. You always be our dear friend My God bless you and your family. Monica and Fernando Flores
October 31, 2009
To the family: You will see her again. GOD just borrowed her from your sight until he reunites you with her forever. Ask the HOLY SPIRIT to come in and comfort you at a time like this. We are never prepared for this, but GOD is in charge. We love you ("The Evangelistic Ministries of JESUS CHRIST") Pastor: Rev. Bobby Jones (559) 978-4884
Jacob Saldivar
October 30, 2009
Thanks for everything, mom. I'm sad I never got to tell you how appreciative I am of everything you've got the family in my life, and was sad to not muster up the heart to tell you in your state at the hospital. I love you, and my brothers do too. Goodbye, and we'll miss you deeply.
October 30, 2009
YOUR LOVE IS NEVER ENDING AND WILL ALWAYS BE ENGRAVED IN OUR HEARTS, BE BLESSED MY LOVE
R.S.& KIDS-
Sandra Saldivar
October 30, 2009
Barbara,
You will forever be in my heart I love you and miss you very much, As much as we need you here god needed you more.
Love Sandra
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