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for Barbara Kuper
Erlean Henderson
May 7, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Ray Gallois
May 8, 2024
Will always remember Barbara. Fond memories!
Kathy Dennis
May 7, 2024
Kathy Dennis
May 7, 2024
Kathy Dennis
May 7, 2024
I can’t believe it’s been 8 years since you went to your home in heaven. I remember when you came to me during a meeting and said you had a swollen nodule in your neck and felt a little off. 3 days later you were in the hospital getting an unimaginable diagnosis of cancer. You gave it everything you had to get well but God needed you back. I have so many good memories with you and I wish we had more time to make more. You are My inspiration forever!
Ray Gallois
May 9, 2023
Beautiful person. Love
Kathy Dennis
May 7, 2023
I still cannot believe that you became ill and then called to heaven,Barbara!
You brought so much to this world and God just rewarded you earlier than expected. Thank you for teaching us how to be better people, better nurses, better educators. I have been teaching nursing now for a few years just as you did for so long. I´m sure your students are excellent nurses because of the knowledge you gave them. You will always be my inspiration. I love and miss you!
Kathy Dennis
May 8, 2022
Thinking of you today, Barbara. Not just today but so often through out the year. You are and always will be in my heart. I am teaching nursing now and often think if I am doing it as you would. I think you are still my inspiration and mentor. When we meet in heaven I´m sure you will let me know! We started as co- workers but will always be friends.
Ray Gallois
May 7, 2022
Barbara was a beautiful person. Think of her often and miss her a lot. Rest well my dear friend.
Kathy Dennis
May 12, 2021
Barbara you are and always will be in my heart. I know you are still with me, helping me, giving me strength and encouragement. I love and miss you but one day we will be laughing and enjoying each other again
Schleta Johnson
May 11, 2021
Barbara Thank you for being my Guardian Angel here on earth.Also Thank you for all my cards,Letters, books,Clinging cross at a Moment I needed the most. You were my shoulder to cry on.You always lend me your ear.us you were a Platrea of Knowledge. Thank you for introducing me to Philip and Angela. I Still have that beautiful letter she wrote me as well.Fly high my Angel until we meet Again Philip May Father God Continue to Bless you and her Family, Friends, Our Co workers and Give us Peace.
Schleta Johnson, CNA
Ray Gallois
May 10, 2021
I still think of this Angel often. Miss her visits. Beautiful person.
Erlean Henderson
May 7, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful and caring person.
Erlean Henderson
July 26, 2018
Remembering Barbara, in thoughts of Love, her spiritual strength and witness with joy. Blessings of Love to you all.
Ray Gallois
July 26, 2018
Still think about you often Barbara. Miss you, love you. God has definitely found a place for you in heaven.
Bonnie Adzamoah (Family of Katharine Anderson.
July 25, 2018
I think of Ms Barbara often. She was my daughrer's loving hospice nurse, and became a kind and caring friend of our family. I know that she truly loved God, and is now living in His presence.
Darla Ewing
August 8, 2016
Dear Phil - I am not sure if you remember us but we want to extend our sympathy to you and family. We moved to Colorado in 1994 and have kept in touch with Forrest from time to time. Our prayers are with you. Darla and Mike Ewing
Isabel Yazigi
July 15, 2016
So very sorry! I just found out Barbara passed away 2 months ago. My family and I are very saddened!
May 22, 2016
Phil God bless you. Barrbara was asecond
Phil God bless you and guide you. Barbara was a second little sister to me I will miss her very much.My Angela, take her under your wing.
Kathy Dennis
May 21, 2016
The day Barbara walked into my office to interview for a job with Lakeshore Hospice is a blessed day. How fortunate was I and the entire company to have Barbara Kuper work with us! She would have been an asset anywhere in the medical field and she chose to join the Lakeshore team! From there she graced us and her patients with her hopspice heart and nursing knowledge. Barbara made everyone feel so special. She was the special one. I'll miss her so much but feel truly blessed to have had her in my life and now in my heart forever.
Erlean Henderson
May 20, 2016
My condolences, to you all. I count it a great joy to have known Barbara. Her love for God was a great inspiration to my family. I will remember her courage, joy, and love for all.
Maureen Schenker
May 20, 2016
So sweet and so brave she will be greatly missed
Lori Pringle
May 19, 2016
We loved spending time with Ms Kuper. it was a privilege and honor to take care of this very sweet lady. You will be missed.
Love from the Radiology Nurses at SMH
Lori,Susan,Jennifer,Trang, and Maureen.
Bobbie Necaise
May 18, 2016
Barbara was a wonderful person and friend. I was privileged to work with her in Hospice and watched the kindness compassion and love first hand she gave to everyone she came in contact with from the patients she cared for, to everyone she worked with. She will truly be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Dawn Schiro
May 18, 2016
Barbara was one of the kindest, most caring people I've ever met. She was such a genuine and honest person, as well as a wonderful hospice nurse. I feel blessed to have known her and called her friend. My condolences to all who love her; she will certainly be missed.
Nancy Stuckey
May 18, 2016
I grew up on General Pershing Street in the '50s and '60s. Barbara's family lived across the street. My sister, my cousin, Barbara and I were good friends. I remember her taping buttons to her cheeks, hoping that she would get dimples! Rest in peace.
Sam Caruso Jr
May 18, 2016
Steady. Calm. Reassuring. Loving. Just a few words that describe Aunt Barbara. She was always upbeat. She always had a smile. She called everybody "Boo" and nobody minded. Working in healthcare the past twenty years, I long ago lost count of the nurses whom Barbara had taught and upon whom she left a lasting impression. We will miss her smile and laugh at the family table throughout the years.
Paul
May 18, 2016
Years ago I worked with Barbara in the ER at Touro. She was always there with a smile and a positive attitude that permeated the rest of the staff on her shift. She was a pleasure to work with and I know she will be sadly missed by family and friends. Rest in Peace Barbara, you earned your reward.
Paul
Leanne Fowler
May 17, 2016
Mrs. Kuper was my very first academic mentor at LSUHSC School of Nursing back in 2006. She was regarded with great respect by her students, colleagues, and most of all - me. She has left a lasting impression upon me and is often my frame of reference for Coordinating the Critical Care course to this day. She is an excellent legacy for the nursing profession and our School of Nursing. I wish the family much comfort in knowing her labor on Earth is now complete as she now rightfully receives her reward in Heaven of eternal rest, and eternal peace.
Gina Steber
May 16, 2016
By far one of the best nurses I've ever had the pleasure of working with. You were kind, compassionate and intelligent. You had a huge hospice heart! You were a beautiful lady inside and out. I'm so thankful The Lord let me cross paths with you Barb. Until we meet again. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Winnie Rispoli
May 16, 2016
I spent many years working with Barbara in the hospice setting. She was a true hospice nurse that was very caring and sincere in her role. Such a sweet soul that touched not only the lives of her patients and families, but the lives of all of us that were privileged to call her a friend. She was always there for me and would always check on her "winnieboo". I am going to miss her very much. She always gave me words of wisdom when I needed them the most. Praying for all who loved her, may she rest in God's everlasting peace. <3
May 16, 2016
I will never forget Barbara...she truly was one of the best nurses I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Even when she should have been focused on herself, she always thought to ask about my son & encourage me to continue my education. She touched my life & I will continue to strive to be like her. She will be greatly missed!
Amber Howell
Lakeshore Hospice/Heart of Hospice
Debbie St. Germain
May 16, 2016
I absolutely loved working with Barbara. She was sweet, smart, and so kind. She had Keeva and Phil come to the forensic nursing class that I taught at LSUHSC School of Nursing. Phil and family, I hope your hearts cherish all of the wonderful memories you had. Barbara will be in heaven taking charge of some great project. I really admired her. Best wishes to you during your tremendous loss.
Shelley Jeanfreau
May 16, 2016
Barbara's passing is truly a loss to nursing and humanity. We worked together at LSUHSC School of Nursing where she was my mentor early on. She steered me well as I learned the ropes. Her genuine kindness and gentle soul, along with high standards, were hallmarks of her approach with co-workers and students. She will be missed.
Greg Luken
May 15, 2016
Phil,
So sorry for your loss. She was a great person.
Ray Gallois
May 15, 2016
I didn't believe in Angels until I met Barbara. Barbara was a hospice nurse who took care of my wife Joy during her illness. Barbara called Joy her "girlie". She is a most beautiful, beautiful person. I will never forget her. The world is certainly at a loss with her passing. Phillip, my sincere condolences. Barbara, have a beautiful trip to the other side. Bless you
sallie schwartz-elizondo
May 15, 2016
She must have been a beautiful soul and will be greatly missed by all that loved her. Very sorry for your loss.
Tom Caruso
May 15, 2016
She was a wonderful person. Our condolences to the Caruso and Kuper families. RIP Barbara.
May 15, 2016
Our condolences to the Caruso and Kuper families.
Sid and Cheryl Lawton, Englewood, Colorado
Kathy Vogt
May 15, 2016
I never met Barbara personally; she was a dear friend of my sister, Sue Ferguson, who passed away last November after a six-month battle with cancer. Even though Barb was going through her own similar battle, she was there for my sister every day, offering love, guidance, insights, and emotional support in so many ways. Her middle of the night text messages to my sister when they were both unable to sleep and feeling unsettled, were so comforting. Barb's love meant so much to my sister and, in turn, to me. Barb was a loving, caring, nurturing, amazing woman. It's difficult to understand why our angels that are here on earth are taken from us too soon. Condolences and heart-felt sympathies to her family, particularly her beloved Philip.
May 14, 2016
Our loss is Heavens' gain. My heart hurts. Barbara touched my life deeply... Be happy. Rest in peace my Friend.
AW
May 14, 2016
My condolences for your loss. May the God of hope guard your hearts as you trust in Him for comfort and support at this time of sorrow. Romans 15:13
Martha Kight
May 14, 2016
Barbara was a lovely lady & dear friend. She will be missed but we take consolation in her being in her heavenly home
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