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BARBA, Abraham Jacob
Was born on Feb. 6, 1976, in Sacramento, CA. He left us suddenly on Christmas morning. He grew up in Roseville, CA, and graduated from Roseville High School in 1994. Abe was a free spirit, had a big heart, and loved life to the fullest. Whether he was snowboarding, riding his motorcycle, skateboarding or talking on his cell phone, he was doing it at full speed. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his mother and father, Marie and Buck Barba, brother Shane Barba, his wife, Renee, nephew Blake Barba and niece Chloe Barba, brother Ben Barba, his wife, Nikki, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins throughout California and Oregon. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 30, at 11:00 AM at Adventure Christian Church, 6401 Stanford Ranch Rd., in Roseville. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Compassions Ministry at Adventure Christian Church.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Dec. 29, 2004.

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193 Entries

Shane Barba

December 25, 2023

12/25/23
Dude- it´s been 19 years and not a day goes by that I don´t hear a song and think about you... see a picture and have a memory... watch your nephews Blake & Zach, and your niece Chloe say something that reminds of you... or just simply miss you. Another year without you here, but another yeast of some amazing memories & laughter!!

Merry Christmas Little Brother...
U
- Shane

Chloe

February 7, 2023

Hi uncle Abe, I'm a day late to your birthday I know, but I was thinking about you all day. I was telling some stories about you the other day to my boyfriend Jordan, he asks so many questions about you. Mom, dad, grandma, papa, uncle Ben, and aunt Nikki do such a good job of keeping you alive, when I tell your stories it almost feels like I was there. I'm about to turn 21, I know you would've flown to come have fun with me, but I know you'll be celebrating up there for me. As I get older I can't help but find myself longing to think of all the fun we'd all have together as the boys and I get older. You'd be so proud of them. I miss you, but I know you're watching over me, keeping me safe. I love you.

Tony Piazza

September 1, 2022

Still miss you brother. Still wish you stayed at my house that night and I still wish I wouldn't had said no to going out... but I wanted us to catch that fresh pow Christmas morning... Still wish I was there that night. I would've left my last breath under that water before I left you. You and I both know that's true. As tough as that sounds, at 46 years old I still can't type that without a tears in my eyes. Abe Barba and Matt Redding are proof the Lord takes the best ones young.

Heathar Amende

June 8, 2022

Oh Abe, you have been heavy on my heart lately ! Oh how I miss you and your smile ! I think of you every time I put my perfume on the back of my neck ! How you loved the smell and giggle thinking of the time you took my perfume and left me a note that your bring it back later in the week .. lol always making me smile . I miss are long deep talks to , happy you trusted me ! Miss you

blake and claire

February 14, 2022

hey uncle abe i just wanted to reach out to you. we had some family over tonight at our house in Boise, Idaho and we would´ve loved if you were here too. grandma and papa have not made it out here yet due to Covid but they will soon. the mountains are full of snow and ready for you to shred. i have been boarding here and there trying to find a good teacher but i know your the best i´ll see. my girlfriend claire has heard so much about you and i am looking forward to you watchin down on us and our journey. i know you would approve. she has that same sense of humor as you and brings that same energy. i miss you every day uncle abe and i and so grateful for what you continue to do through our lives. i love you

Rachel Stellar

December 24, 2021

Thinking of you today and always

Thomas Camp

December 23, 2021

it's been far too long that you've been gone, but still missed... I miss your joking nature, and we're always there when I needed a friend. wish you were still here to make me laugh... I know you're watching over all your loved ones.. and I hope you're having a Merry Christmas up in heaven.

Shane Barba

February 10, 2021

Well, 2021 is here, and Renee, Ben, Nikki and several other friends celebrated your birthday this past weekend. It was so nice!! We sat outside, in the sun, no masks, at a local brewery that you would have been a regular at. We toasted to you several times!!

I miss you everyday little brother!!

Love,
Shane

Shane Barba

February 9, 2021

Well, 2020 sucked, so I chose to not write.

We’ve turned the page, and 2021 will be a better year!! We actually celebrated your birthday, outside, no masks, with friends, sitting in the sun, toasting locally brewed beers to you!! Great day!!

I think about you every day!!!

Miss you save...

Love - Shane

Shane Barba

February 9, 2021

February 2021

Well, I just couldn’t write on Christmas because it was just to hard. 2020 sucked, for lots of reasons. But, we turned the page and are off to great start!! Ben, Nikki, Renee and I, along with several friends had a great day on your birthday!! We sat outside, no masks, in the sun and toasted to you... several times!!

I think about you every day, and you’re living in Zachary, Braden & Caleb... the four of you guys wrestling around, WOW!!

Miss you buddy...

Love - Shane

blake barba

February 8, 2021

hi uncle abe it’s blake i know it’s a bit late but i really wanted to add to this. i tend to try to not get to sentimental but as i’m typing this in tears it has to be that way. i read these every year without fail and watch all the things people have said about you and i think it’s time for me to add my own. the impact you had on others is truly remarkable and as i’m reading more and more i see how your legacy lives on. i moved to Idaho this year and i wish you were here to walk me along this journey. i remember every time we were together since i was 2 and i will cherish those memories forever. when i was 4 you bought me a hot wheels set and i will never let that go. i know you are not here but you are in my thoughts through it all. i miss you every day and i apologize this is not on your birthday but i was just not ready. i miss and love you daily. thank you for all you continue to do for us all

Marie Barba

December 25, 2020

Abraham...another year without you. 16 of them now. This year especially has been so bad and this CHRISTmas is like no other. When I think of you I know you would have figured out a way to make it better. My heart still has a great big hole. I love you so much Son and I miss you so much. Mom

Buck Barba

December 24, 2020

Merry Christmas son. Another year has passed and it hasn’t been a good one. I’m kinda glad you missed this one. You wouldn’t have liked it. You didn’t have stay at home in you. Hardly any snow so far but it’s supposed to snow tomorrow Christmas Day, that would be for you son. You would be so proud of Chloe and the boys. I see you in them, and I know your watching.They are so special. I miss and love you Abraham. Enjoy the fresh snow. Dad

Shane Barba

December 24, 2019

15 years ago today you said goodbye, I love you all, and walked out of the house. Who knew that would be the last time we saw you. I think about every single day, and I am proud to have been your big brother. We tell story, after story, laughing, and crying, remembering you Abe... I miss you, more then ever..

With love,
Shane Barba

Bobbi Hurst

February 9, 2018

Wish you were here to celebrate your b-day. Can't believe you'd be so old when I'm not (haha). Miss hearing your laugh, getting big bear hugs and hanging at your place. You'll always have a hold on my heart. I am thankful for your other brothers and parents who help keep you alive in our family. Love you and miss you lots, Aunt Bobbi

Shane Barba

February 6, 2018

You'd be 42 today, and I'm sure we would be together, having a beer somewhere. I miss you every day, and I know you're here with us... laughing, smiling, and hugging us all...

Happy Birthday Little Brother...

February 6, 2018

Happy birthday son. Time seems to go on. Some things don't seem to get any easer though. Think about you a lot son. Miss you even more. Love you Abraham. Dad

I can't remember who's birthday this was, but you were the funnest part of that whole night!

Jessica Mulder (Henry)

February 5, 2018

Abe,

You'd be 42 this year...I miss you every day and wish so much you were still here. I'm married with two young boys and someday they're going to hear all about Mommy's dear friend Abe. They're also going to have to hear all about their Grandpa Jim who joined you unexpectedly 4 months after you passed. I still remember so many awesome (and not so awesome) times with you and I just would love to have one more hug from you. You were my greatest friend and you are definitely missed by everyone that you ever knew...I love you, Abe.

Chloe Barba

September 19, 2016

Hey Uncle Abe, there's a kid in my biology class who's name is Abraham too. Every time I say his name I can't help but to smile. I haven't even told mom or dad yet cause I know we would all cry, yeah were all big softies. High school is awesome, I can only imagine all the things you did in it. Uncle Ben told me a story about you recently and I couldn't help but to laugh at what a goof you are. We all miss you like crazy. I love you uncle Abe... I miss you.

Barb Hurst

February 9, 2016

Dear Abie. You'd be 40 now. Can't help but think of where you might have been in your life by now. Would you be married, a father? Or would you still be the "single guy" living life to the largest with several gal pals to keep you company. Would have been much fun to watch you go. Miss you!
Aunt Bobbi

Shane Barba

February 7, 2016

We had a very nice night remembering you with our family and friends... seems you still know how to get people together!!
Happy Birthday little brother.... You'd be 40, welcome to the club.
I miss you every day, and think of you always....
With Love,
Shane

Buck Barba

February 5, 2016

Happy Birthday son. Fourty years, my goodness. I loved you from the minute you were born. You always made me proud and still do. You were my Wild Child. I miss you so much but I know that you rest in peace. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you son. You'll always be with me. I love you Abraham Dad

Shaner Barba

December 28, 2015

Well.... I've been thinking about you a lot lately... Seems life is geting busier and busier, and yet, it feels like yesterday you were here with us... The kids are growing, I'm getting old, and yet, I find myself laughing and remembering you every day. I miss you Abe

Chloe Barba

December 3, 2015

Hey Uncle Abe it's your niece Chloe...What I would do to talk to my Uncle Abe one more time. What I would do to see your shining face one more time. Not a single day goes bye where I don't think of you my dearest Uncle, I hope you're doing okay. Everyone misses you. I hear stories about you and I just wish I had the chance to experience some. I know the experiences I did share with you were somethings I will never forget. Thank you for being you Uncle Abe, you brought joy to everyone who has ever known you. And that is all I wish I could do. I love you with all my heart Uncle Abe, see you soon.

Rachel Stellar

November 29, 2015

Thinking of you today and always. Would give anything for one more hug.

February 6, 2015

Happy Birthday son. Ten years without you, ten years too long. I miss you so much. I love you Dad.

MacKenzie Bruckler (Martinez)

March 19, 2014

I miss you terribly and think of you often Abe.

February 6, 2014

Well, you'd be 38 today, and I'd still be able to kick your butt... I miss you everyday. I think about you, I remember you, and I see you in Zazhary, sometimes it's scary. Renee and I just shake our heads at his actions, his voice, his energy.. WOW - I think it's you sometimes. Not a day goes by without you in my thoughts. I love and miss you....

With Love,
Shane

Ben Barba

February 6, 2014

Happy Birthday Brother, yet another year has passed. I still think about you everyday, and I tell my kids as many Uncle Abe stories as I can. When they get old enough I'll tell them the good ones... It's snowing today and I know you'd be headed up the hill to ride the fresh powder. Wish you were here - Ben

Bobbi Hurst

February 12, 2013

Your mom and I were talking about how we'd be so happy, giving you a bunch of crap about getting close to 40!!! We wondered if you would have been married, have children, still be the life of the party.... So many memories we'll never have. But, thankfully, we have tons and tons of memories, even if they're from long ago. You will ALWAYS be in our thoughts and heart!
Love and Miss YOU,
Aunt Bobbi

Ben Barba

February 6, 2013

Well, Happy Birthday Abe! Another year has come and gone and I still think about you everyday. My boys see your pictures on the wall and hear my stories about you, but they'll never get to have the experience of just hanging out and watching their Uncle Abe... It's been a long time, but I can still see you clearly in my mind bombing down the slopes at Boreal in the fresh powder, as I ride in your tracks and struggle to keep up. I miss those days, and I wish you were here. You will never be forgotten - Ben

Shane Barba

February 6, 2012

Another year, another birthday.... but not a days goes by without thoughts, memories, and laughs of you!! I have to believe that we would all be together, somehow, some way, having a blast!! I often find myself just sitting and watching Blake, Chloe and Zachary Abraham playing, riding bikes, hitting a wiffle wall, and then hitting eachother with that same yellow wiffle ball bat and remembering how that was you, Ben and me not to long ago... I miss you everyday...

Love you Abe....

Ben Barba

February 6, 2012

Well Abe, another birthday is here... still thinking about you everyday, but especially on your birthday. There are so many things I could say to you if you were here, but instead I just get to enjoy the good memories. Not much snow this year, but everytime I see guys headed up the hill with snowboards I think of all the hours we spent up on the slopes, I miss those times. Most of the music on my iPod brings me back to times we had, I can't stop thinking to myself how much you would love the new stuff Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam are doing. But most of all I just wish my boys could have their Uncle Abe. By now Braden and Caleb would probably be begging to take a ride with you on your motorcycle. I miss you buddy - Ben

Lindsay Stump

February 1, 2012

Abe

Your birthday is coming up but it doesn't take that to make me think of you. I miss you every day. You were the most amazing person ive ever known. I love you and I'll see you again one day my friend.

Thomas Camp

January 30, 2012

Abe-
I know it had been years since we had spent time together - but I found myself thinking of you over the last several years, I did not know of the tragic accident. You are missed, my friend - you were like a brother to me, and I am sad that we drifted apart. You are still loved by many, including myself. Rest in Peace, Abraham...
Much Love...

Kristi Pastore

May 11, 2011

Abe - I miss you everyday! It's such a wonderful blessing that Preston has your middle name and someone like you to look up to. I talk about you all the time to him, so even though you're not on earth with us, he knows you're in heaven and he definitely knows who you are. Preston Abraham has SO much personality. When he's mad, he's mad and when he's happy, he is really happy. He is all or nothing, just like you are! He is mostly smiling and laughing and of course a total goof ball already. We love you!

Kristi Pastore

August 30, 2010

As always, thinking about you a lot Abe! Can't wait for this little booger to come out so I can meet him. It's hard knowing you're not here but I know you're watching over all of us. I wish you could have been here to meet my husband, you would absolutely love him. Now, with our son only a couple weeks away, I am honored that his middle name will be yours. I can only hope and pray that he has some pieces of you in him. Ok, I better go now because these damn pregnancy horomones really got the best of me the past month or two.

Krysten Teschler

February 17, 2010

Well, darlin, much like Ben, just cause I didn't write this on the 6th doesn't mean I wasn't thinking of you. How could I not? Every anniversary, every birthday, I keep expecting it to get a little easier....Actually what has made it a little easier is being back in touch with your mom. There's this fun little thing called Facebook we have on the computer now (You would LOVE it & have more 'friends' than anybody ever!!) & it has done my heart a world of good to reconnect with her! Btw, that is thanx to Ben!! Anyway, she's the amazing, strong woman she has always been, but I'm sure you know that..You never leave my thoughts or my heart...whether on your birthday, christmas or just every single day. Life just isn't the same without you, but I'm so grateful to still feel you in so many ways in my life. I miss you & love you as always. Happy Birthday, baby.

Ben Barba

February 8, 2010

Well Abe, I may not have been able to write this entry on the 6th, but I thought about you all day. The birthdays just keep coming. It seems like yesterday you filled up half of the "Jukebox" for one of your birthday bashes... My boys are getting bigger and Braden is old enough to start hearing some "Uncle Abe stories" I've already told him a few and I've got plenty more. I still think about you everyday and every time I listen to a Pearl Jam song I can't help but picture you singing right along with Eddie Vedder... Miss ya Abe...

February 6, 2010

Happy Birthday! My birthday reminder has been popping up for the last couple weeks. The funny thing is I'll never need a reminder for your birthday. I think about you EVERY day. I'm not sure if I have come to terms with you being gone yet but I know I miss you like all hell! I missed you at Louie's wedding, you would have been so proud. I know you're watching us all and that gives me so much peace. I love you Abe!

Ben Barba

February 6, 2009

Well Abe, it's your birthday again... I think about you all the time, but today I think about you a little more. If you were here I'm sure you'd have a big night planned with a big group all ready to help you celebrate. So much has changed since you left us, but I'm sure you would still be ripping through everything in your path. I wish you were here to see your new nephew, Caleb, celebrate his 1st birthday on February 26th. You could have helped him blow out his 1st candle. I miss you Abe and I just wish you were still here with us playing with your nieces and nephews, and carving down the sierra slopes.

Krysten Teschler

February 6, 2009

Well, here we are...another birhtday. Happy birthday Aby Baby!! 5 of them come & gone now & it's still as unbelievable as the 1st one. I hope you have a great day wherever you are. You'll be with me all day, but that's nuthin' new! Love you.

Shane Barba

February 14, 2008

Well- don't get the wrong idea that I forgot your b-day, still having a hard time with a lot of this.... Not a day goes by without you on my mind, hearing your thunder roar through our house, answering a question from Blake or Chloe about their Funny Uncle Abe or hearing a song that takes me back...

Renee and I took Blake, Chloe and Zachary Abraham snowboarding for the first time the other day. (well, Zach just watched of course, he's only 15 months old, but soon, soon my brother) We all wore our "Uncle Abe" shirts and I must say, you were out there with us. I found myself just floating down the hill, as if I were right behind you, trying to catch you, just like the old days...

Blake and Chloe both had a blast and asked if you would have been proud of them and I said - OH YEAH BABY!!!

I love you and I miss you everyday - Happy Birthday Abe

-your older brother Shane

Krysten Teschler

February 8, 2008

Well, here we are. Another birthday. Ya know I keep thinking it's gonna get easier as time goes by, but I still miss you sooo much. I know I'm not alone in that. Every birthday and christmas that goes by, there's still a little part of me that's expecting your call. I know I just get it in a different way now. I just read Ben's entry from this birthday and could relate so much to wishing you were here to see my son grow as well. He reminds me of you so much of the time. He's such a ham & such a lover. Two of your best qualities! But you already knew that!! Well, whatever you did to celebrate 32 on Wednesday I'm sure you had a great time, you always did. We celebrated for ya too. Probably always will! I miss you & love you always.

Lindsay Yanez

February 6, 2008

Happy birthday Abe. I think of you and miss you all the time. You will forever be in my heart.

Ben Barba

February 6, 2008

Well Abe it's your birthday again, and you'd be 32 years old... I think about you everyday and I talk about you with anybody who'll listen to my stories...

It's been snowing like crazy and I wish I had my buddy here to head up the hill. I could always count on you to drop whatever you had planned and head up with me to ride the slopes...

My son, "Braden Abraham Barba," is 2 1/2 now and it's funny, but I look at him and I see you in his face all the time... you really would be getting a kick out of him right now, and I wish he could have met his Uncle Abe...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABE - We MISS YOU, Your Brother -

Kristi Stockton

February 5, 2008

I was just thinking about you and that you would be 32 tomorrow. I am also trying to convince Louie to call your parents. We all miss you and love you so much! I hope you send your family lots of love tomorrow and let them know you are watching over them.

Kristi Stockton

February 6, 2007

I still think about you and miss you everyday. I hope you are having a good birthday today and watching over your family and friends as they celebrate the awesome life you had. I love you baby!

Misti Brooks

November 24, 2006

Abe, I miss you. I was one of many friends and you made a difference. If there is one thing I remember about you, it is your smile, humor, and happy spirit....ok more than one thing. I was saddened to see your face in the paper. THe last time I saw you was way back in the 1900's. I ran into you at the Jukebox. Lifetime ago. I can't believe someone so full of life is now gone. Keep watch over your family and loved ones and know that you will see them again soon. God Bless, Much Love, Misti

heathar amende

October 11, 2006

oh abe.....
you have touched my heart and my life more than you will ever now. there is not a day that goes by that i do not think about you , and as much as it hurts for you not to be here , you still bring a smile to my face, and every morning when i spray my perfume...i giggle and imagine you giving me a huge hugs and you baring your head in the back of my neck.....you still shine so bright
love and laughter
heathar

Krysten Teschler

June 17, 2006

It's been almost a year and a half, and it still doesn't seem real. It's overwhelming sometimes, to think about how much I miss you, how much I wish you were here to share the great things happening in my life. But, I guess you really are... I feel you around me all the time.

Every time I listen to one of the tapes you made me (journey, crows, you know!)or read one of our letters. But, really it's not even then that gets to me the most. I can just be sitting here thinking of you as I do everyday, and one of my puppies will look up to the ceiling in wonderment and I just know it's you they see, just checking in on me...when I feel my son kick in my belly I can't help but wonder how much he might be like you some day. I'm sure going to teach him to love like you did, live out loud like you did, and hug like you did. Don't think, I don't know that you sent him to me!! Dustin and I are so grateful he'll have you to watch over him.

Until we meet again, my dear friend, I will do my best to live by your example and I will surely miss you more than you know...Until.

Bobbi Hurst

February 7, 2006

Happy BIG 3-0, Abie!!!!! (Altho, I'm a day late...as usual) Just can't help but think of all the funny "old maid" jokes we'd be hounding you with. How huge your grin would be!!! Love you always. Aunt Bobbi

Kristi Stockton

February 6, 2006

Happy Birthday Baby. Love ya and think about you everyday

Lindsay Blake

February 5, 2006

Well, you finally came to me in my dreams...I knew you would. And isnt it like you to be comforting me and trying to make everything right for me. I know that you are at peace and that brings me so much comfort. My life is happier than it ever has been. My life is exactly what you wanted for me. I love and miss you every day, my dear friend. I will see you soon.

shawn katapodis

December 27, 2005

Well it’s been a year since you have been gone. Every time I hear a Counting Crows song or Pearl Jam song you run through my head. I picture you belting out the words to the song. I get so excited I try to sing as loud as I can in my car (thanks for singing along with me in the car this year as I was stuck in traffic). I am in the process of passing along your great hugs. My daughter is now 2 and I am teaching her how to hug with all her strength, I call it the “Abe hug”. I think she is a natural at it. Take care my friend, I love ya and I miss you Abe

Kristi

December 5, 2005

I think about you everyday. I missed your call on my birthday (yep, 4 more years...that was our plan). I will miss seeing you on christmas eve or christmas, more than you can imagine. It's just not the same coming home without you there. You will always be in my heart and there won't be one day I won't think about you. It's hard not to get sad but I am so grateful you were a part of my life. I love you always.

Susanna Reed

October 25, 2005

Abe,

I can' believe that it has been 10 months. I often find myself sitting around with me friends watching TV or something and see something on TV, like people spontaneously breaking out in a choreographged dance squence. And I wonder.... Who does that??? Abe. Abe does that. I know that I could walk into a bar and find Abe and begin to dance right out of Saturday Night Fever. Oh yeah, Abe was the man. Or I know I could count on Abe if I needed someone to yell out random words at the mall. I miss you. And Louis misses you too, even though he doesn't talk about it. We all miss you. Louis, Me, Margie,Dad, Lizzy and Jacob. Give Mom a kiss and a hug for all of us.

I'll never forget.

heathar settles

October 15, 2005

abe there is not a day that goes by that you do not go throught my mind and my heart. i miss you and you can still bring a smile to my face.........

love and laughter

heathar amende

Steven Texada

February 21, 2005

I only knew Abe for a few years, but he found a way to touch me and he will be missed dearly.

Kristi

February 3, 2005

You taught me so much

So much about life

You really showed me how to live

And how to give

You made me realize to hold onto those still here

A lot more dear

Your heart was so warm

Your soul so old

You had the brightness

That lighted up any room

Your smile was so contagious

Your words so outrageous

So bold to everyone

And insecure to some

Sensitive deep down

Rarely carried a frown

I finally realize how much you meant

How quick you went

I’m sorry I didn’t tell you more often

How important you are

I’m sorry I didn’t take more chances

Too little, too late…..I can’t decide fate

Crazy Abe – what will I do without you?

I’ll hold you in my heart forever

And remember all the good times

All the long talks, the walks

But most of all I’ll put to use what you’ve taught

I’ll embrace those I love

Care less about things not important

And more about why my feelings deserve to be warranted

Take more chances

Experience more

I’ll no longer think

About life being a chore

I Love You

Darby Gates (Martin)

February 3, 2005

To the Barba Family,

It was a shock to learn about Abe. I am very sorry for your tremendous loss. Although I did not know Abe to the extent as so many others, what I did know of him put a smile on my face. He was a wild kid and that spunk he had rubbed off on everyone. I was close friends of his brother Shane many years ago and I remember how close he was to Abe and the rest of his family. A tight knit group those Barba boys. Prayers and thoughts to all of you in this time of need.

CHARLES BOLES

January 31, 2005

BUCK AND MARIE,

I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSE OF YOUR SON. I KNOW BY EXPERIENCE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. IT IS PROBABLY THE HARDEST THING YOU'LL EVER GO THROUGH. YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO FOR YOU TOO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

I'M SURE THAT ABE WAS AS WONDERFUL SON AS YOU ARE PARENTS.

CHARLES BOLES (DAD)

Dana Nelson

January 30, 2005

Marie,Buck, Shane and Ben:

My heart goes out to you for your devastating loss. I'll never forget Abe coming to soccer practice with Ben, joing in sometimes, trying so hard to be as "tough" as the older guys. I so admired that spirit in him. To me, I always saw such a zest for life in Abe. Without him the world will be a sadder place. Again, my heartfelt sympathy to you all.

KAY SERENO(BOLES)

January 29, 2005

MARIE,BUCK,SHANE,AND BEN,

THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPLAIN HOW SORRY I AM. EVEN THOUGH I HADN'T BEEN AROUND ABE WHEN HE WAS GROWING UP, THE MEMORIES I HAVE OF HIM ARE WONDERFUL. I REMEMBER WHEN HE WAS FIRST BORN HIS SMILE MADE US HAPPY AND THE LAST TIMES I SAW HIM HE MADE ME LAUGH. I'M SURE IN HIS SHORT 28 YEARS HE TOUCHED ALOT OF PEOPLES HEARTS. I THINK IT'S A FAMILY TRAIT, ONCE YOU MEET A BARBA YOU CAN'T HELP BUT LOVE THEM.

MARIE, IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN EVER DO FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH.

YOUR LOVING FRIEND FOREVER

KAY SERENO (BOLES)

Alec Pennell

January 27, 2005

Abe- I only knew you for a short while in our lives but I must say that I feel honored to have known you at all. You and the rest of the family will always be on my mind and in my heart. God-Speed

Barbara (Bobbi Budjack) and Ken Hurst

January 21, 2005

Oh, Abe-be-baby!! I still can't believe you're gone! You always made me feel like your "favorite aunt" and I always appreciated that you took the time to come see me when I came to visit. You always made sure we had time alone to catch up on everything!

Our family gatherings will never be the same but we will ALWAYS think of you. You were definitely our "lively one"! (and "full of it", like your aunt, eh?).

I miss you more than you can imagine! I only wish you had KNOWN how greatly you were loved by so many! But, I do have comfort, because I know I'll see your face again....

mandi johnson (witbeck)

January 20, 2005

I was shocked and deeply sadened to hear of Abe's passing. I have known him and Louis for years. I moved a few times but always seemed to run into him when I was back in Roseville. He will be greatly missed and was obviously very well loved. I feel a deep personal loss, and it's hard to realize I won't run into him but one more time. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and especially with Louis who I know has a great big void in his life now. I'll never forget you Abe.

Rachel Stellar

January 14, 2005

Dear Marie, Buck, Shane and Ben,

I know that you all know how much Abe meant to me and how sorry I am for your loss. Please don't forget how much Abe loved and adored his family. He has hundreds of friends and acquaintances (that much was obvious at his memorial serivce) but his family was always number one.

When I start to feel depressed and sad thinking about Abe being gone I just remind myself how unbelievably lucky I am that I had Abe in my life for so many years.

Please take comfort in the outpouring of love for your son. You gave us all such a gift.

Love,

Rachel

Janet and Mat, Kaitlyn, Nicholas and Brandon Witte (Palmertree)

January 10, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family in this sad time..

Rosey Gonzales

January 9, 2005

Dear Barba Family,

I am sorry to hear of your great loss. Abe was the guy that could light up room. I won't ever forget his great personality and free spirit. He is greatly missed by many.

Rosey

Tricia Parrish

January 8, 2005

To the Barba family and all his friends,

I was deeply saddened to hear the loss of Abe. I went to H.S. with him along with my two sisters one of which is my twin so when he saw me all he could say was "its a Parrish" because he didnt want to say the wrong name. Im glad that I got to see him again as we all seem to lose touch after H.S. He always made everyone laugh. As I was reading some of the entries I realized all the lives he touched and I will alway remember how much he enjoyed making people smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and I hope as you read these entries, it helps you to know what an impact Abe made in everyone's life.

Dennis & Diane Prince

January 6, 2005

Hey Barba family,

Dennis and I wanted to let you all know that you are in our thoughts and prayers each and every day. What a memorial service! We have never been so touched as we were that day. It was truely a celebration of Abe's life.

I wanted to share with you a favorite poem of my Dad's. We read it at his memorial service. I hope it touches your heart as it touched ours.

WE LOVE YOU GUYS! And looking forward to our next "Barba-Q" in honor of Abe!

IT'S IN THE VALLEY'S I GROW

Sometimes life seems hard to bear,

Full of sorrow, trouble and woe, It's then I have to remember

That it's in the valleys I grow.

If I always stayed on the mountain top and never experienced pain,

I would never appreciate God's love

And would be living in vain.

I have so much to learn

And my growth is very slow,

Sometimes I need the mountain tops,

But it's in the valleys I grow.

I do not always understand

Why things happen as they do,

But I am very sure of one thing.

My Lord will see me through.

My little valleys are nothing

When I picture Christ on the cross

He went through the valley of death;

His victory was Satan's loss.

Forgive me Lord, for complaining

When I'm feeling so very low.

Just give me a gentle reminder

That it's in the valleys I grow.

Continue to strengthen me, Lord

And use my life each day

To share your love with others

And help them find their way.

Thank you for the valleys, Lord

For this one thing I know

The mountain tops are glorious

But it's in the valleys I grow!

Love to you all,

Patrick Mitchell

January 5, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I first remember meeting Abe in 7th grade, waking to and from the bus stop.

And in high school giving him a ride to and from school. Just remember talking and laughing alot. I'll miss you Abe

shalini chandra

January 5, 2005

im going to miss your smiling face, your open arms, your hearty laugh. ill miss seeing you tuesday nights, thursday nights, and in my heart.

from HS to now abe, you always were a gem. i love you and miss you.

Kelly Gould

January 5, 2005

To the Barba Family--

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I have such special memories of your family from growing up together. I still think of Abe as the little brother tagging along. It sounds as though he grew up to be a great person!

My thoughts are with you all--

maryjane schulenberg

January 5, 2005

Dear Marie~

My Daughter and son, Brooke and Brian Bowron went to school where you work. Brooke heard of your loss and it truly impacted her. Marie, I cannot imagine what you are going through , but, do know that the loss of your son is very difficult. You were a guiding force to my two children and I can only imagine what a terrific mother you were to Abe. Our thoughts and prayers as a family are with you and your family. Be strong. MaryJane, Brooke and Brian.

Abe, Inga and Jamie~enjoying each other!~

January 5, 2005

Kelley Kukis

January 5, 2005

Marie and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It's so hard to understand why things like this happen to us, but please know that you have friends who care deeply about you during this unbelievably hard time. Everyone here holds you in our thoughts daily. I know your faith will carry you through this.

Abe saying goodbye to the Owl Club

January 4, 2005

My buddy... I'll miss you

January 4, 2005

Tiffany Connelly (Parrish)

January 4, 2005

To the Barba Family,

The news of Abe's death was hard to hear. It's been awhile since I last saw Abe, and it hurts me to know I won't run into him again. I will miss hearing him call me by my full name whenever I did see him.

Please accept my sincerest condolences at this difficult time. I was saddened I could not make it to the service, as I was out of state visiting family. I knew Abe was always well-liked and loved, but never fully grasped the depth of it until now. From what I've read and heard, the service last week was as memorable as he is. He truly was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed.

Kent and Kristin Crossman

January 4, 2005

To the Barba Family:

We were deeply saddened by Abe's passing. He was, as many have described, full of life raring to go and an absolute joy to be around. There is no doubt he will be missed but we know that he is in a safe and warm place.

John 14:1-5

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”

John 14:6

'...I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'

Please take refuge in this passage as I believe Abe is looking down upon each of you from a very, very, comfortable room in God's house.

We will be making a donation on Abe's behalf to the Compassions Ministry.

May God bless all of you,

Magdalena Herrera

January 4, 2005

Hello Marie i know how you fell to lose a love one but you know that you will always be in my heart you know i am always here for you like you were when my grandma left too. But keep in mind that he is looking down on you and your familly and he will always take care of you your son now will be your guardian angel you know that. He sounded like a nice young man i never had the chance to meet him but i heard a lot of good things about him so marie please take care and dont be down just remeber that he will always be around when you need him no matter where he is at he is always there beside you and he will always be there even if he is with god right now okay i will pray for you and you know i love you so if you need to talk please let me know okay i know how it fells love ya

Sincerely

Magdgalena Herrera

Stephanie "Nicole" Sharp

January 4, 2005

Barba Family -

My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Abe will be greatly missed. I graduated with Abe from Roseville High School. He is a wonderful, caring man who never failed to make me laugh. I think what I will miss most about Abe is that he never once saw me as being different because of my disabilities. He always treated me with an a great deal of kindness and he always made me feel like one of the gang. I will miss him deeply. Heaven needed him and we will forever miss him. May God watch over you all. Love You Abe!

James Heintz

January 3, 2005

Dear Barba,

I had the honor and privilege of meeting your son Abe during Football season in '91 & '92. And I'm truly sadden by your loss. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need and comfort.

God Bless

Abe, Marieke and friends at the Owl Club

January 3, 2005

Abe and Jim At the Owl Club

January 3, 2005

Abe and Brent at the Owl Club

January 3, 2005

Rose & Kevin Parada

January 3, 2005

Abe- We only met you the one time on Thanksgiving Eve and you and your outgoing personality really left an impression of a man who lived life to the fullest. & to the family I am so sorry for your loss of such a great & funny man.

Dee Olson

January 3, 2005

Dearest Marie & Buck & family,

Was at the memorial service and saw you from afar and just prayed for you as I saw you stand and hug so many people. Hope that show of love from all of us lifted you and Buck up. You have done well "o good and faithful servants" raising that child of God who is now home. The outpouring of love was overwhelming at the service. Take that love and let it heal you--it was sent through Abraham from God. I only knew Abe through his adoring Mom. Never laughed so much at a memorial service--I bet that would have pleased Abe. Seems like those who live life to the fullest are only with us a short while--they just know that is their legacy somewhere deep in their soul. His soul is at peace

even though his "book of life" was short--God must have needed him for something--that's all we know.

Morn, grieve, and heal well, my friend. Remember, he is in your hearts and minds forever.

Love and God Bless,

Dee and Jay Olson

Inga Johnson( Low)

January 3, 2005

To the Barba family,

My dearest thoughts and prayers are with you at this hard time in life. I have known Abe since 2nd grade and he was my first love. We always remained great friends. To hear this traggic loss I was overwhelmed with sadness. I am so happy that I was able to get that great hug (like many us of said) of his at our after party reunion, and we were able to catch up on old times. I have such great memories of your wonderful family, from our mothers being rooms moms together to having my first crush. Abe I know you are looking down at us all and will watch over us carefully. With my deepest smypathy to the whole Barba family. God bless you all and we can all be reassured that he is in a better place now and can know that he will be watching us closely. With all my love,

Inga Johnson

"a great man that will never be forgotten"

Lindsay Blake (Stump)

January 2, 2005

Dear Marie, Buck, Shane and Ben-

The loss of Abe did not really hit me until the day of the service. He was the best person I know. He was loyal, generous and loving, and I am so greatful that he was part of my life, even for a short time. My comfort is knowing that Abe is in a far better place and he will be my guardian angel from Heaven as he was on earth. He also left us knowing that we loved him, and that provides me with comfort as well. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all.

Chris Downey

January 2, 2005

words can't help with your loss but Abe was a great guy. I knew him from High School and he was always great to everyone he came into contact with. He always made me smile with his special sort of wackiness. he was always fun to work with umpiring baseball games and was a great team mate playing football. Thanks for all the memories.

Suanne Bell (Gayaldo)

January 1, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to Shane, Ben, and his parents. I went to Roseville High School with Shane and Ben. Although I did not know Abe very well, I do remember the youngest Barba running around at games with his brothers. Abe sounds like a man so full of life and energy and love for people. We should all try to live like the man that Abe was.

Rock On!!

January 1, 2005

Krysten (Wilson) Teschler

January 1, 2005

It didn't take but an instant within meeting this amazing man to be enveloped by his incredible laugh, positive will, or even the well known bear-hug. For those of us who got the opportunity to be among his closest, it was the most amazing gift imaginable. He loved like no other. Without limits, without judgement, and with every inch of his tattooed being. The pain of this loss is unspeakable. Of our 14 year relationship, we saw many ups & downs. Would sometimes even go long periods without speaking. It never mattered. We always found our way back & loved each other just the same. I, like so many, took for granted he would always be here for me to love. From high school dates ("it can't rain aii the time") to sharing stories of our nephews & nieces we were so proud of. Of all the years & people between...He was the one. My love and my best friend. I will not be the same without him.

Like many, I'm sure, I count him my guardiam angels & couldn't ask for a better one. For his family, there are no words. Just know that you were his world. My heart is breaking for you as well. All my prayers & support are here for you.

We'll never make sense of this unimaginable loss. My hope is that someday we'll all find a way to accept it. He'd want that for us. So in his honor, don't be afraid to be who you are, love without limits, and never wait to tell the people you love what they mean to you.

I'll be eternally grateful, Abe. I love you, I miss you.

Krysten

Elizabeth Lagomarsino

January 1, 2005

Dear Barba family-

You are in our thoughts. We are deeply saddened by your loss.

Lizzie and Randy Lagomarsino

Mike and Gail Hargis

December 31, 2004

Dear Buck, Marie and family,

We were so saddened to hear of your loss. What a legacy Abe has left. He was greatly loved and we know you must be so proud of him. We pray God's love holds you close . Love and prayers, a friend from your past...Mike and Gail Hargis

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