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Barbara Pfeiffer Obituary
Barbara Marie Klar Pfeiffer, beloved mother and friend to all, passed away on April 23, 2015. Barbara was born in San Antonio, TX on December 29th, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents Edwin M. and Lorene O. Klar, a sister Lorraine K Tschirhart, a brother Edwin M. Klar, Jr. and grandson Luke A. Pfeiffer.
After attending St. Anthony Catholic School, Barbara was in the first graduating class at the new Incarnate Word High School, hilltop location, attending Incarnate Word College until marriage. After devotedly raising her five children, the travel business beckoned and she specialized in leading group travel to many parts of the world for thirty years. Cooking, traveling, family, local history folklore and genealogical interests were just a few of her favorite passions. Actively involved in many organizations throughout her life, she will be remembered and missed for her friendship and dedication to the many contributions to the following: Little Flower Holy Family Guild, Oblate School of Theology, Archdiocese of San Antonio, St. Monica's Women's Guild, The Leukemia Society, S. A. Junior Forum, Castroville Colony Colonies, S. A. Liederkranz, The Beethoven Damenkhor, Gibbons Literary Club, Olmos Park Garden Club, Incarnate Word Alumni, and many other groups in her long and wonderful career.
Her loving memory will be dearly cherished by her surviving family members. Children - Carl H. Pfeiffer, Jr. and wife Marcia; Frederick J. Pfeiffer and wife Patte; Daniel P. Pfeiffer; William A. Pfeiffer and wife Denise; and Lori M. Lutz and husband Lou. Grandchildren - Christine Tigue, Aaron Pfeiffer, Ben, Sarah, John, and Ethan Pfeiffer, Yates Pfeiffer, Madeline Pfeiffer, Henry, Grant, and Grace Lutz; Great grandchildren - Brooklyn and Hollynd Pfeiffer, and Lenzie Kennedy. Her many friends and family that survive her is a true testament to the wonderful, loving and caring person who deeply touched the lives of anyone she met. A five time cancer survivor, Barbara was an amazing story of hope, courage and spiritual fortitude. She never knew a stranger.
Services will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 223 E Summit, San Antonio, TX 78212. Visitation - Tuesday, April 28th beginning at 6:00 P.M. and Rosary at 7:00 P.M.
Funeral Mass - Wednesday, April 29th at 11:00 A.M. immediately followed by a reception in her honor in the Madonna Center.
Inurnment will be a private ceremony at Holy Cross Mausoleum at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, Barbara requests memorial contributions in her name to the Oblate School of Theology, 285 Oblate Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com
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for Barbara Pfeiffer
Jimmy Peet
April 20, 2023
She was my 2nd Mom! She endured a lot and I miss her all the time. She loved having a party! She was a great hostess!
April 30, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Barbara in my travel agent days and she was always the nicest, kindest soul. She will be missed deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May God Bless you.
Belinda Malin
Elizabeth Woods
April 29, 2015
I was a member of St. Monica's Guild a long, long time ago, and I remember how sweet Barbara was to me. She always had a smile, and even though she didn't know me, she was always glad to see me! I'll never forget. I'm sorry she's left us, but I look forward to seeing her again, and giving her a great big smile! God Bless...
Cindy (Callahan) Scalise
April 29, 2015
Dearest Pfeiffer Family,
I'm so sorry at the loss of your sweet mom. I have such great memories of Aunt Barbara . She will be greatly miss.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Maria Holmes-Garcia
April 27, 2015
I have such fond memories of Barbara...a pretty woman inside and out. My prayers for the family, especially the kids all of whom I remember so well.
April 27, 2015
To all of the Pfeiffer clan!
Aunt Barbara was such a big part of my life and I will always remember and cherish her love and influence on me and the friendships of a lifetime that we share!
Love,
Sissy (Strosser) Daniels
Jimmy Peet
April 27, 2015
She was so dear and kind to everyone she met and gave everything her all. I will miss her for the rest of my life.
OP neighbor
April 27, 2015
Beautiful and gentle soul. It was an honor to have known her during my lifetime.
Condolences to her entire family for this great loss. May you all be surrounded by love and peace at this difficult time.
Susan Ehlinger Burrier
April 26, 2015
Dear Pfeiffer family,
Your mother and grandmother was such a special spirit with God at the helm! She loved Our Dearest Blessed Mother so much and I am sure she was received by them in heaven! May you all be blessed as she now lives with God in heaven! I am sure Lou Ann greeted her too! My prayers are with you all!
April 26, 2015
Heaven has received an angel back home and she will be deeply missed. We were all blessed by her beautiful, gracious, and unselfish spirit. Her love for life, family, and friends was such a testimony of God's radiant love that lived within her. Our prayers are lifted up to God to see you through this difficult time. She was so loved by all, and I know our family will miss her, especially my mom who adored her and their forever close friendship.
With Sympathy,
Mike and Cindy(Neugebauer)Baker
April 26, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Shawna Smith
Cheryl hockstadt Guerra
April 26, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will always live in our hearts & prayers. I'll love you always.
Carolyn Monroe
April 26, 2015
Dear Bill,Denise and the entire Pfeiffer family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Barbara was a dear sweet woman who I am so lucky to have met. I will never forget her. May she rest in peace in the arms of her Dear Lord. Love, Carolyn
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