BARBARA GONZALES-DENT

BARBARA GONZALES-DENT

BARBARA GONZALES-DENT Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2013.
BARBARA GONZALES-DENT Barbara Gonzales-Dent, born July 21, 1953, passed away March 10, 2013, after a long and valiant fight with cancer. Barbara, a casino marketing executive for New York New York Hotel and Casino, lived and worked in Las Vegas for over 20 years. Her generous heart and loving spirit touched us all. She was preceded in death by her father; and one sister. Barbara is survived by her son, Paul Gonzales (Meg); daughter, Marie; several sisters and one brother in San Diego and Virginia; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial reception will be at 4 p.m., Saturday, March 16, at New York New York Hotel and Casino, 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Barbara's ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean, near her family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to a fund set up for her daughter, Marie Dent, with Bank of America.

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March 9, 2021

Robert C and Janus Fanning posted to the memorial.

March 12, 2014

Amelia Donnell posted to the memorial.

March 12, 2014

Amelia Donnell posted to the memorial.

Robert C and Janus Fanning

March 9, 2021

Think of you often...

Amelia Donnell

March 12, 2014

Amelia Donnell

March 12, 2014

Thanksgiving

Rose Marie Gonzales

March 12, 2014

Barb, Carmen and Eva

Rose Marie Gonzales

March 12, 2014

Barbara and her Granddaughter Kara

Rose Marie gonzales

March 10, 2014

MARIE ELENA DENT, BARB'S DAUGHTER

ROSE M GONZALES

March 10, 2014

Rose Marie Gonzales

March 10, 2014

you have been gone for one year today, and I still want to pick up the phone to hear your voice. I love you and miss you so very much...I can only pray that you know Marie and Paul are well. Day, by day....my heart is so very heavy...I miss you

Jerry & Jamie Goodson

November 16, 2013

Our dear friend and favorite host. You were the best that Vegas had to offer. Rest in peace. We will always remember.

Marlene & Joseph

September 8, 2013

I am heartbroken because I just found out today of Barbara's passing. She has been so good to me & my family for over 12 years. She always greeted us with her beautiful smile and twinkle in her eyes. She was more than a host she was a friend always making sure all our special occasions were celebrated by her kind & genuine caring heart. She personalized Las Vegas in a way that it will never be the same for me without her there. My heart goes out to her children & family who are enduring this loss. I will cherish every meal & moment I shared with her as I have been blessed to have shared them with her. We will miss her so much & our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Love you lots ?? Marlene & Joseph

August 12, 2013

We will miss Barb so much. What a wonderful person. She treated us so well as a host, but beyond that, she was just the nicest person ever. We extend our deepest regrets to the family and we are enriched by having known her. Much love, Dave & Diane Whale, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Jerri Lynn Boswell

July 20, 2013

Just found out today of barbs passing. She has been so good to me and my friends and family.She has been my host and friend for 10 yrs. I had been calling her and then she stopped answering. I thought she was getting better. I called today for our trip to Vegas . And find she has passed. I'm broken hearted and will miss her,so much. Marie your. Mother loved you very much ,she always talked about you.

July 13, 2013

I just found out about the passing of one of the most kind-hearted persons I've ever met. I feel honored and blessed to have met such a wonderful person. My thoughts are with her family especially her daughter and cousin . with deep sadness, Pam Elles

Susan Risher

July 11, 2013

I just learned of Barbara's passing today and my heart is heavy. Barbara always made my husband and me feel like the only people that mattered when we visited Vegas. Her kindness and generosity was immeasurable. I felt like I knew her family and could feel the love for her daughter each time we talked. We have truly lost a kind soul and friend. But heaven has gained a new hostess that I am sure is greeting everyone who enters.

Richard & Novella Bowe

May 22, 2013

We just learned of Barbara's passing today. Barbara always had a smile, her caring heart always touched us. She met us for breakfast the mornings we arrived, took us to dinner during our stay and always made sure we had everything we needed or wanted. Our hearts go out to her children, family and friends who are suffering a huge loss by this wonderful caring person that touched many hearts Im sure because she certainly touched ours. RIP sweet Barbara, my family and I will cherish all the memories of your smile,kindness, humor, caring and YOU just being YOU. May god hold you close and your family closer during this time. We love you Barbara and will miss you forever.

Kathleen Sjogren

May 22, 2013

My heart is broken right now. Dear Barbara you were the sweetest person, you always took such amazing care of me and my family during our visits, you always went one step beyond. With huge crocodile tears rolling down my face I send my love and prayers to her family and friends..Barbara will always be the Best Casino Host in Las Vegas. I miss you.

kathleen laughlin

May 2, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of my favorite host it will not be the same without you after 24 years of going to the Casino when you moved NY NY the best and you treated us like VIPS my heart goes out to your family RIP. Iris Kampf and Kathleen Laughlin

our last trip together...emily's wedding...having fun in our hotel...

woe wee

April 21, 2013

Barb,
you have been gone for 7 weeks now..I cannot seem to wrap my head and heart around this..."I will miss you most of all".. our favorite quote...I am truly sad...it comes like a wave over me..and I am trying to be here without you...it is hard...

Robert&Janus Fanning

April 6, 2013

RIP Barb...you were a wonderful host for us at NY,NY and we miss you dearly.

Rita Calvillo

March 22, 2013

Barbara will always be remembered by her quick smile that reached her eyes that twinkled. I'll miss my cousin.

Douglas & Elsie McLeod

March 19, 2013

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Barbara was our Hostess when we went to Vegas and she always treated us like VIP's. We will never forget her kindness, whether it was upon our arrival, our birthdays or enjoying meals with her. She was so energetic and loved life and the people around her but really especially held her children very dear. We are sure you have some incredibly good memories to help your hearts heal. God bless you for making her life so complete.
We will miss her so very much.
Our love and thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa Pangelinan

March 16, 2013

We will miss you Barb! Rest in paradise.

David & Loraine Rue

March 15, 2013

We would like to express our sympathy to the family and all her friends. She was our friend and we will miss her. May she rest in peace.

Lisa Jo Jones

March 15, 2013

You are a beautiful person and wonderful friend, you will be missed! May you be blessed with peace and comfort for all of eternity. I love you

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