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1928
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2013
Barbara Werle Obituary
Barbara May Theresa Werle was born in Mount Vernon, NY on Oct. 6, 1928, and died Jan. 1, 2013. After graduating from Catholic high school she went on to become a professional ballroom dancer and won the acclaimed Harvest Moon Ball in the early 1950s. As part of the dance team Barbara and Mansell, she performed in Las Vegas, toured nightclubs throughout the country, and made appearances on the Ed Sullivan show before moving to Hollywood to become a successful actress. She starred in such movies as Krakatoa East of Java, Battle of the Bulge, and with Elvis Presley in Charro, and in the television series San Francisco International Airport with Lloyd Bridges. She retired to La Costa, CA, where she was soprano for the St. Elizabeth Seton Traditional Choir since 2000. She is survived by her son, John Gregory Branca; her brother, Donald; her daughter-in-law, Linda Branca; her grandchildren, Jessica, John Connor and Dylan Branca, and numerous family members including Father Paul Griesgraber and Julie Branca.
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Joe DeHoyos
April 20, 2023
RIP B. Werle
You had a good career in the tv entertainment industry. Thanks for your work. My condolence too the Werle family for your loss.
JD
Carlsbad, Tx - Sanatorium, Tx
USA!
Cecilia Peterson
January 19, 2013
I admire Barbara, she is beautiful and sweet. I never met her, but we share the same blood line. My aunt passed in Sept., now Barbara, I am totally sad. The world lost two beautiful women, Heaven gained, and now two angels will look after the lost.
January 10, 2013
Barbara always had a smile for me. She knew that I was one of her many fans. With love and condolences to the family. Bill Rundle (a fellow choir member in Carlsbad).
January 9, 2013
Sincere condolences to the family and may you experience God's support during this difficult time.
Psalm 147:3.
Cathleen Gayman
January 5, 2013
Barbara was a Bright Light in our ENCINITAS Cafe family. She loved to visit for a Turkey Sandwich. Always Dressed up & Laughing~ Love from the "Girls" and Herb
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