Barbara Arias was born in Santa Barbara on December 7, 1930, and passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with heart failure and kidney failure on June 10,2011.
She resided in Rodeo, CA for 56 years as a devoted wife, loving mother,adoring grandmother and homemaker. Barbara grew up in Gilroy, CA where she met and married her husband Joseph Arias who passed away last year after 61 years of marriage together.
She was one of eight children born to the late Peter and Charlotte Alatorre. Barbara
Arias, Peter Alatorre, Richard Alatorre, James Alatorre, Henry Alatorre, and Stanley Alatorre will forever be remembered by their sister Amelia Gamino and brother Paul Alatorre. Barbara and Joseph had five children. Two of their sons, Daniel Arias and Mark Arias preceded them in death. Their daughter Jeanette Arias and son Charles Arias presently reside in Rodeo, CA. Their eldest son Joseph Arias lives in Gilroy, CA with Dorothy Arias, Barbara’s loving sister-in-law and friend. Grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of 12, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends will treasure the years God graced her on this Earth.
Barbara touched the lives of countless people with her laughter, generosity, and kindness. She was certainly the heart of the family. Her love will continue to live in the memories of those who were blessed to know her. Friends and Family are invited to attend the viewing at Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy on Saturday, June 18th, 2011, between the hours of 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Rosary service will be held there after at 3:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Refreshments will be offered at Serra Cottage in Gilroy following service.
Condolences and information at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
