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Obituary for BARBER


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday October 28, 2005

Rosemary Margaret Barber, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, October 21, 2005. She is survived by her sons, Mark and wife, Anna of DeForest, WI, Matthew and wife, Bettye of Hull, MA, Gregory and wife, Jane of Scottsdale, AZ, Steven of Houston, TX and Robert and wife, Tammy of Many, LA; daughters, Rosemary Barrett and husband, John and Michelle Campion, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Matthew II and Emma Barber of Hull, MA, Christopher and Daniel Barber of Scottsdale, AZ, Jamie and husband, James King of Fredericksburg, VA, Robert Barber II of Pottstown, PA, Chelsea Barber of Many, LA, Jason Barrett and Starla Stevenson of Albuquerque, Michelle Barrett and Krisgar Blair of Portland, OR, April Barrett of Albuquerque, William III, Michael, Sarah and Jacob Campion, all of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Eyn'ssence Blair, Ryan King and one more on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edward R. Barber. Rosemary started working for Albuquerque Public Schools in 1972 and retired in 1986. She was involved with the philanthropic women's organization, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Beta Theta chapter. Rosemary played with various bridge groups along with playing Bingo once a week. She was an active member of Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church. Memorial Services will be held Friday, October 28, 2005, 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, Claremont and Vermont St. NE. Interment of cremated remains with her husband will take place Friday, October 28, 2005, 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rosemary's name to Odyssey Healthcare, 3500 Comanche Rd. NE, Bldg. F. Albuquerque, NM 87107. There will be a brief gathering in the parish hall following the Mass. The family will be receiving guests at the family home. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500