Steward Barnaba Jr.

Steward Barnaba Jr. was born on May 30, 1930, in Prairie Laurent, Louisiana, to the late Steward and Alexzina Barnaba. In 1952, Steward moved to Texas, where he began a long and faithful career with Rohm & Haas. Shortly thereafter, he married Esther Marie Nichols, on July 24, 1954. Their devoted union was blessed with four daughters: Sheila, Mary, Angela, and Eugenia.

Steward was a gifted carpenter whose skill and craftsmanship were evident in the custom cabinetry he built for countless homes. After more than four decades of service, he retired from Rohm & Haas in 1994.

Steward was a devoted member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, where he served faithfully with the Knights of Peter Claver, Court 98. He was also a proud member of the I.S.F.B.S. in Prairie Laurent, Louisiana.

Steward was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Esther Marie Nichols Barnaba; his daughter, Mary Barnaba St. Romain; his parents, Steward and Alexzina Barnaba; his sisters, Climmie Auzenne, Leola Barnaba, Madeline Guidry, and Mable Auzenne; and his brothers, Oswold Barnaba, Peter Claven Barnaba, and his twin brother, Steve Barnaba.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving daughters: Sheila (Melvin) DeBose, Angela (Willie) Dalcour, and Eugenia "Gena" (Paul) Carter; eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild, along with a host of extended family members and dear friends.