He succumbed to lung cancer, according to his daughter and only child, Marielena Harding of Miami Lakes.
Barker is also survived by his wife, Dora Maria Barker. He lived in Westchester.
Visitation begins at 6 p.m. Friday at Bernardo Garcia Funeral Home, 8215 Bird Rd. A funeral procession leaves from the funeral home at 1 p.m. Saturday for Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 4801 W. Flagler St., where Mass will be celebrated at 1:30. Internment follows at Graceland Park Cemetery, 4420 SW Eighth St., Coral Gables.
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Tony Caminiti
June 14, 2009
Macho, a beloved friend and brother. We will miss you. Lots of Love from Tony & Judy
George Balado
June 10, 2009
To the family with all my respect and admiration.
Nery
June 9, 2009
Mr. Barker I will always remember your kindness when in 1968 you and Clara gave me my first job. I'll keep praying for you as I have always done in the past. I'm so sorry you didn't get to see Cuba free.
With all my love
Lawrence Barker, Jr.
June 8, 2009
Bernard, you were a cousin who I never met. We had common great grandparents. I wish your family my sincerest regrets on your passing.
Adriana Ruiz
June 8, 2009
Macho I always loved you since I was a little girl. Say hi to GOD Big Guy!
Love,
Adrianita Ruiz
June 6, 2009
May God bless Macho. With our deepest sympathies. We wanted to say he was George's boyhood hero, right up until the day he passed away. Our thanks to Carlos for contacting us. George and Dorothy Arozarena, and Laura and Sara Ringenbach
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