Good morning Pa. Here we are into the new year. Much has happened already but things are looking good. We’re planning a family trip this year. Not far but a getaway much needed. We hv one graduation from UC Merced this year. Colby’s, where he will be earning his degree in mechanical engineering.  He will be continuing on to a masters program though. Time . . . How quickly it comes and goes.  Hailey’s up next but not for about 3 more years. I so wish you were here. We all miss you so much. ❤️

It’s your holiday, Pa. Thanksgiving!! Got it under control! We’re ALL getting together at my house this year. First time post COVID. It will be crazy fun!  All 32 of us!!  Family has grown!! Melissa and Denise’s kids ( my grandkids) will be making your specialty—stuffing!  They try!  Haha!  I’ll be missing you in the kitchen.

Hi Uncle John
Thinking of you today...8 years have passed by like a blink of an eye...You're thought of often and missed. Knowing my Dad is with you and all his family eases my heart. Tell him I love him. 💕
Love you,  miss you both ❤️  
Gloria

Happy Heavenly Father’s Day Pa. It seems like it was just yesterday that you were called to join our Lord. I miss you terribly and look forward till we meet again. In the meantime, enjoy your restful time with mom. ❤️

~abc

May 16, 2023

Good morning Pa!  Today is your Heavenly Birthday celebrating your 106 bday.  Hope you and mom will be dancing away  to your bro’s “bolero” music. Enjoy your day . . . .
Can hardly wait till I join you someday; love you Pa ❤️.  Miss you terribly! 😔 ~abc

Hi pa!  Woke up missing you this morning. How’s mom doing. Guess you’re back to taking care of her again. Hope there’s an ice cream shop in heaven. Mom told me how you would take her out for an ice cream when you were dating. She spoke a lot of “old times” after you left.  I’m sure her dementia had a lot to do with that,  but she had a lot of sweet memories stored away in her memory bank.  You always took great care of mom. Thanks Pa……
~abc

Good Heavenly morning dad!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 🎂🎈 🎈❤️ Today would have been your 105th birthday.  So far grandma outlived all of you as far as age. She lived to be 105. Longevity sure runs in our family. 
Pa, I sure do miss you. Hope you’ll be celebrating with mom and uncle Lupe I guess in heaven one celebrates eternal life. 
I guess it would be incorrect to say”have a great day” as I imagine in heaven, “everyday is a great day!!”   Love you , miss you everyday. ❤️🎂❤️  ~abc

Good morning pa!  Thinking of you this morning. I’m actually at the Wilson home.  We still take turns staying over. Very different without mom and you in it.  I sure do miss both of you. Enjoy your eternal life with mom. Love you both.  ~abc  💕❤️💕😘

Hi pa!  How’s it going?  You and mom must be happy as ever now that you’re together once again. Miss both of you. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you.  We all miss both of you. Enjoy heaven, bet your walks are in breathless views. I can only imagine. . .💕  ~abc

I miss hearing and seeing Papa John’s wisdom. Whether in his calm considerate demeanor, his display of love for his wife, or the vibrant stories he’s shared, I always found him to be a humble and loving man. Kind, reserved, but with a world of knowledge from a life well lived and well travelled.  Papa John’s experiences were not always well known to many based in part on the vastness of moments he’d experienced in his 98 years our world was blessed to have him.  It would be easy to forget something. But the detailed encyclopedia of knowledge he retained even at his advanced age and his willingness to share was truly amazing. It was an honor for anyone to sit, and without respect for time to simply listen.  And I loved to listen. Sometimes Papa John  spoke of World War II and while I was careful not to ask what he witnessed specifically, he shared these awe inspiring stories of triumph and trouble under (on occasion) the most perilous circumstances. He never claimed to be a hero, or even a central figure in the story of his own life, but that’s what I admire about him most. He lived a life well lived and was perfectly fine being a leader of his home, and in many cases being a role player in his community. But to me this is what made him the most important player of all. I will indeed miss Papa John and to know he is sharing eternity with the love of his life now, makes my heart sing. I love and miss you Papa John and Big Nana. I so look forward to hearing all of the amazing  stories you both have to share of Heaven when I get there. Finally Papa John, worry not, your Number One, is in good hands down here on earth Grandpa. ❤️

Good morning Pa!  Today marks your 6 yr anniversary since you passed. Lots has happened but most current…mom  left to join you.  Knowing that you are both together once again is carrying us through  our grief. We all miss you both very much.  Take care of mom, tell her we love her. ❤️

~abc

Hi Pa!  Happy Father’s Day!  Sure wish you were here. Today has been a day of reminiscing my childhood days. I guess a was a brat wasn’t I?
You were never an abusive parent but I often wonder if I would have preferred a spanking than to have to listen to your looonnnng lectures. Either way, thank you for watching over us, thank you for your never ending lectures. It’s because of you I have lived a blessed life. You may have thought I wasn’t listening. . . but I was listening. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 
Mom’s hanging in there and doing well. Misses you terribly. Love you pa!❤️

~abc

Good morning pa!  Happy Birthday!  Hope you hv a great celebration in heaven. Lots of love !
❤️💕~abc 💕💕💕

💐 Happy Birthday Uncle John 
Thinking of you today…

Good morning pa!  Thinking about you this morning. Missing you as always. Mom’s still with us. Aside from her dementia, she’s doing great at 91 yrs old. Misses you terribly especially when she hears music that bring back memories. People with dementia are able to remember things of the past. She has beautiful memories of you and her. She enjoys listening to music. Last night we had karaoke night. It was fun listening to her sing songs of the past that reminded her of you. We all miss you pa. Much love. 💕.   ~abc

Good morning Pa.  It’s raining ...tears of sadness for me. Today marks 5yrs since you’ve been gone; seems like it was just yesterday.  Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you; I miss you so much. Mom’s doing well...misses you and wants to be with you. We’re taking care of her like we promised.  May take a trip  out to visit you if it stops raining. The day you passed it rained lightly. I remember as we were driving out of the cemetery a huge rainbow formed the sky as if you were letting us know, “it’s ok, I’m home.”  Take care dad; watch us from above. 
Love and miss you. ❤️ ~abc

Hi pa.  Today is November 11, 2020...Happy Veteran’s Day. Couldn’t help but reminisce on many of the war stories you shared with us before you left to be with Jesus. It breaks my heart that you kept all these horrible experiences to yourself all these years.  And knowing you, it was all to protect us, your family. I can’t even begin to imagine all you went through.  But what’s important is that God was with you the whole time and he brought you home safely. I am honored to have had you as my dad. Thank you for your service. WWII.  Rest in piece dad.   ~abc. ❤️

Good morning pa!  Thought about you all day Father’s Day. Didn’t get a chance to write; I was taking care of mom. Hope you had a great day in heaven with your siblings. I’m actually glad you’re not here to witness the mess our nation is in politically,  on top of that, the worst pandemic I’ve seen in my lifetime.  But, you taught us well; we were all prepared every which way.  Thank you. Love you and miss you lots.   ~abc 💕

Hi pa!  Today is May 16th, your birthday;  you would have been 103. Guess your mom’s got you and your bro beat. She  passed at 105!
Not a day goes buy that I don’t think about you. I catch myself saying things you used to say.  Even my grandkids will often tell me, “That’s what big papa would have said. “ Your legacy lingers on, pa.
Remember when Melissa got sworn into court by my neighbor, the honorable Brad Hill, on this very same day...May 16th?  Well, Colby was supposed to have had a graduation today (May 16th) as well. Unfortunately, it was canceled due to a worldwide Pandemic crisis we’re going through right now. Colby was disappointed but “a life lesson learned, right?”
Well, hope you have a great birthday feast and dance to good music  Don’t worry about mom. We’re taking good care of her like we promised. 
Love you, Pa and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 💕💕💕❤️  Miss you every day.  ~abc

Good morning pa!  Another year has passed and I miss you more each day. Moms doing ok; misses you terribly. Everyday she longs to be with you. Colby will be graduating from Univ High School and off to college. My grandkids speak of you often and we constantly remind them of your wisdom and lessons in financial  planning 101. Hope they listen. 
Until we meet again. . .💕

Hi Pa. today was Father’s Day. Thought about you all day. Missing you and wishing you were here.  Not a day goes by that mom doesn’t ask about you.  Dementia or not, she misses you and asks when you’ll be home.  Keep telling her you’re already home....in heaven.  Says she wants to go with you.  It’s been mentally difficult caring for her but she’s healthy and we’re taking good care of her like we promised. Some day we’ll all be together again. Until then, keep an eye on us from up there. Say hi to uncle Lupe.   Oh, one more thing, thanks for teaching us patience. Love you Pa. ❤️  ~abc

Hi Uncle John. I’m thinking of you today in deep sorrow, as this is the 3rd anniversary of your passing. Even though we really never got to know one another all these years...I’m blessed that I have the chance to be near your Family. You have raised a beautiful, kind and loving family. You should be very proud. 

Today is May 16th, your birthday, Pa!  You are in my thoughts wishing you were here so we could celebrate your birthday.  Miss you sooo much........
Ps. Mom’s ok;  taking care of her like we promised and, yes, she’s still stubborn, and difficult at times, but you taught us patience. . . 

                 Happy Birthday Pa !!! 
                              Love you
                                  ~abc.     

Hi Uncle John
This week marks the 2nd year of your passing. How time has passed so quickly. My heart feels good knowing that now my Dad, Lupe, your brother is with you now...and that you are with all your siblings. May all of you rest in peace. I hope Dad has you all singing along with him! 
Love you,

Hi Pa!  Had you lived 1 1/2 yrs more, today, you would have had  your 100th Birthday. I guess your mom still tops everyone at 105. Wow! There's longevity in this family!  Grandpa passed at 98, you at 98, Uncle Lupe also in his 90's........ Now you're all united along with your 2 sisters. May you all Rest In Peace. Love you Pa and miss you sooooo much.  





Dad,  a year ago, Nov 18th, you left to be with the Lord as I held you in my arms, but I knew I had to let go. I miss you so much....I long for the day I see you again.  For now, we have mom to take care of like we promised.  Love you pa..........see you soon.  ~abc

My deepest condolences to the Barrios family.  My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

My heart-felt condolences to the Barrios family.  We lit a candle for your beloved father the other evening and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

May God bless the family of John Barrios as you gather together to rejoice in the celebration of his life.  With aloha.

To my cousins, the Barrios family, my deepest and sincerest condolences, for their loss. I will remember my uncle John as a good hard working man,easy going, respectful,soft spoken,and his wonderful sport cap. I respect him for his service to his country, to assure us our day to day freedom.
 The one important thought in my mind within last 5-6 years is uncle's comment to me one day, thanking me for bringing his younger brother (Dad) to see him. I quickly responded that it was I who should be thanking him for allowing me to see what brothers mean to each other and their families. 
My best memories of uncle and dad sitting at the dinner table,eating like there was no tomorrow, and conversing about anything that came to mind and of course war stories, while auntie and mom and my cousins, all listening in, to each and every word of wisdom. Great memories for all of us,that I will not forget.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.  Uncle John...go be with the Lord and enjoy your new life..

May God bless the Barrios family at the loss of their patriarch. They are a great example of how to care for family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My most heartfelt condolences to the Barrios family at this difficult time of loss. Mr. Barrios was legendary, and neither Time nor circumstance will eclipse the lustrous legacy that he leaves behind.  May the many special memories soothe your hearts and guide your steps as you continue living by and learning from his shining example. God bless your family.

Our deepest condolences to your family on the loss of your beloved husband and father, John Barrios.  May all the wonderful memories of him be forever in your hearts.

Our condolences go out to John's family at this difficult time. I loved talking to John about his life and how he came here to California from Zacatecas Mexico. He is a true gentleman and the hardest worker I know. Rest in peace John...your job is done here. Time to enjoy your new life! With much love
Linda Ortega-Renovato and the Ortega Family

I am so sorry for your family's loss. Know that my thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

Our hearts and sincerest condolences go out to the Barrios family.  John was a great storyteller and from what we heard over the years he led a very full well rounded life.  He was somewhat of a topiary artist and was very proud of the roadrunner he carved in a bush in the front of his house and of our 'beloved' Laurence, a schnauzer, who got a bush carved in his honor too.  John was a very honest man and a hard worker and worked with my family up until his 95th birthday. I never saw John without his hat (except once at my dad and Annie's wedding).  He will be missed and fondly remembered.

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John P. Barrios

16 May, 1917 – 18 November, 2015

Funeraria Del Angel Fresno

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