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Juan Barba Obituary
Juan Carlos Barba (Carlos), age 45, went to his rest on May 7th, 2010. He was born, raised and spent his whole life in Santa Maria.
Carlos was born to David and Josefina Barba on January 5th, 1965, the 6th of 7 children. Carlos is survived by his mother, Josefina Barba, son, Alex Barba, daughter, Kelsie Barba, his brothers Justo, David and Albert Barba, his sisters, Rebecca Rodriquez, Maria Elena Guerra, Alicia Johnston and Ernestina Everett and by his loving partner, Christina Duckworth. He was preceded in death by his father, David G. Barba.
Carlos, like his father and brother Albert, was a concrete man; a cement finisher by trade. He specialized in custom concrete. Truth is, Carlos was an artist and cement was his canvas.
Carlos loved his Santa Maria Barbeque, the Raiders, fishing at Port San Luis and being surrounded by friends who endearingly called him "Carlitos".
Visitation and rosary will be held at St. Louis de Montfort on Thursday, May 13th. The visitation will be from 5:00PM until 6:00PM followed by the Rosary. The Mass of the Christian Burial will also take place at St. Louis de Montfort on Friday, May 14th, at 9:00AM. The burial will follow immediately at the Santa Maria Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Lori Family Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Juan Barba
Patrice Ortiz - Vrbancic
June 2, 2010
I was very sad to hear the news of Carlos passing. I knew Carlos way back when... We all used to hang out on Harding St., those were some great times. I'm just sorry I hadn't seen him in so many years. My deepest sympathy goes out to all his loved ones. He was a great guy!
Abel Valli
May 24, 2010
My thoughts go out to his family , i grew up on Oakley st , and was a friend of Carlos we went to Oakley and Elcamino school together , he will be missed he was a great person.
Abel Valli
May 24, 2010
MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY HE WAS A FRIEND, GROWING UP WE WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER AND HUNG OUT WITH FRIENDS , HE WILL BE MISSED
Familia Garcia
May 20, 2010
Our condolences to the familia Barba. Just wanted to let you know that you are on our thoughts and prayers. Beto so sorry for your loss of your brother. He was a great guy.
Denise Ayers (Chandler)
May 18, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Carlos' family. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Carlos will be greatly missed.
Tami Pelletier-Hartshorn
May 17, 2010
To the Barba Family,
Carlos was a great guy! I knew Carlos way back from Oakley, El Camino and High School. He will be truly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
May 17, 2010
To my uncle...
I will miss you very much. You were always there for me and you never held a grudge. You were a true person and always meant well straight from the heart. I miss you tio and I wish we didn't have to go through this...Thanks everyone for all the support we really appreciate it.(Irene Barba-Beto's daughter Santa Maria, Ca)
maria bareford
May 14, 2010
carlos and albert were like older brothers to my sisters and my brother and i we use to live next door to them and they would watch out for all of us i remember when we would mess with carlos at the back fence. i will never forget carlos ... the barba guys were very popular in the "hood" and looked after everyone we will miss u
Debi Cabacungan-Arviso
May 14, 2010
I've known Carlos my whole life. He was my brother and my friend. Our Harding St. family was so close and we will never forget you. I have so many memories of our adventures growing up together and I will always and forever cherish them. I love you.
Debi Cabacungan-Arviso
joyce bareford/castro
May 14, 2010
my heart goes out to the family ..ill always remember the good time we had.. when you and gil would come over and say mom let us have a party at your house i couldnt say no to you two. i always left the window open for you when you got locked out you always had a place to stay 946 west harding
May 14, 2010
I grew up with carlos and albert on Harding block.This was a shock for me, I'll allways remember every wave when ever he would see me going to my parents house with that big smile he always had.We will miss you carlos,But the childhood memorys will not be fogoten.
May the Angels wach over you.
My prayers for peace at this time for the Barba Family.
With Love,
Sandra F. Escobedo And Escobedo Family
May 14, 2010
Carlos, Love You "Doggy"
Ray Flores and Family
Terry Reyes
May 14, 2010
I am deeply saddened by Carlos's early passing. I remember Carlos as an inquisitive young kid, always wanting to learn about different things. I had an opportunity to bump into him as an adult and find he still had that same inquisitive nature. My memory of him will always be of that young, respectful, fun loving little boy with the light colored brown hair. My heart as well as that of my entire family goes out to the Barba family.
Yvonne Guzman
May 13, 2010
Barba Family, Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time. Carlos was a good friend we will truly miss him. Frank and Yvonne Guzman
Jon Tanner
May 13, 2010
Carnie,The name those of us used in the hood. I always loved you like a brother and will always remember the best of times together. our prayers are with you Juan Carlos(Carnie)and your family.
Larry Vea Jr.
May 13, 2010
I grew up with Carlos and Beto on Harding street. They always watched out for me like older brothers. Lots of good times in Harding Hood. You will be missed bro.
Fred Sanidad
May 13, 2010
Carlos' little brother Albert (Bet) and I used to hang out a lot as they lived two doors down from me in the "Hood". My fondest memory is that I learned how to ride a motorcycle because of them. I'd see Carlos ride up and down the block on his 125cc. I'll miss you like a brother cause those that hung out in the "Hood" were all brothers and sisters of mine.
Silvia Lopez-Athie
May 13, 2010
Carlos was a good friend. Remember growing up on Harding St. with our families getting together. Good times at Oakley and El Camino schools. You will be missed bro. Prayers going out to the family.
Jerry & Debbie Smith
May 13, 2010
Carlos, you have been a great friend for many years and it's been a pleasure to work side by side with you in the concrete business over the last 20 years. We'll miss you, rest in peace.
Virginia Navarro
May 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
liz guerrero
May 12, 2010
wow i knew carlos since i was 6yrs when i use to hang at the bareford house just next door he always called us brats lol he was such a cool guy he will be missed
Tony Munar
May 12, 2010
Carlos and i went to Oakley and El amino together. Sorry to hear that he not with us any more.
May 12, 2010
"Carlos was one of my husbands best friends and I do remember being on a fishing trip at Port San Luis with all the guys ,and Carlos casting his line out into the water and going overboard the dock into the water almost loosing his fishing pole..He will be missed by all . The Tanner Family .(Bakersfield Ca)
veronica bareford
May 12, 2010
my condolences goes out to the barba family carlos u will be missed i grew up on harding street he was like a brother to me love and miss u i can remember the old times from the hood
May 12, 2010
So Shocked that your gone! Harding Hood Days! You're gonna be missed. Rest in peace Bro! Tim Ugo and Family.
Johanne Corteguera
May 12, 2010
Carlos was not only a good man he was a good friend. For a little while I used to help him lay his concrete. It was amazing to see him at work. He will be missed and though this is a time of sorrow it is also a time of joy because he is in a much better place now with no suffering or pain. I believe now that he is up there with my brother looking down and protecting all of us that he so dearly loved. My prayers are with your family.
Cyndi Cabacungan
May 12, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Carlos's family
He will be missed. Love Gil & Cyndi
Kristi Park-Brickey
May 12, 2010
Carlos and I went to high school together. I remember him as an easy going guy who always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Juan Ramirez
May 12, 2010
Carlos you will truly be missed you were a great friend. R.I.P. See you when we get their bro. From Juan Ramirez & family
Doris Gonzales & Family
May 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
toni payne-balaam
May 12, 2010
Gone but not forgotten, rest in peace, we will see you on the other side classmate. Class of 1983 will miss you dear friend. Your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. Toni Payne Balaam
Freddy Ruiz
May 12, 2010
The memory of Carlos will always be in our hearts. Our prayers are with him and his family.
~Our deepest condolences, Alarcon & Ruiz Family
Paul and Christy Cepeda
May 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jose Cortez
May 12, 2010
Our deepest condolences & prayers are with Josefina and Barba Family. Rest in peace - Carlos.
Cortez Family
Mathew Scruggs
May 12, 2010
My condolences to the Barba Family. I met Carlos when we went to El Camino together back in 1977. I'm very sad to hear of his passing.
Sherrod Family
May 12, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Janet & Charlie Castillo
May 12, 2010
We are very sorry for the loss of your brother. May you find happiness in your memories soon. You all are in our thoughts & prayers.
Cindy Diaz
May 12, 2010
Our prayers are with Carlos and his family, May he rest in peace.
Love, Jose (jojo) & Cindy Diaz
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