Barbara Annette Bocon

Barbara A. Bocon, a crisis social worker and long time Arizona resident, died of cancer, in her home, on October 6th. She was 56 years old.

Barbie, as she was affectionately called, was survived by her sisters, Scarlett Decker and Jenny Wade, and her brother-in-law, Bill Wade, and her nephews and nieces; Ron Sweeney, Becky D’Aleo, Sundaye Tyler, and Jerry Wade; and many great nephew and nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ted Bocon, and Hazel Bocon.

Barbie was born on January 10th, 1965, in Chicago, IL, to Ted and Hazel Bocon. She graduated with her master’s degree in social work, from ASU in 2012. She worked as a crisis social worker for many years for the Lafrontera.

She lived in a home in Queen Creek, and loved her little rescue dog, Jacks. She attended Central Christian Church. Her neighbors and friends were an important part of Barbie’s life, and she was very loved by her family members. She was well respected and liked by all who knew her. And was always quick to laugh, and smile. She will be deeply missed by all who know her.

A memorial service will be held at Mariposa Gardens on Power Rd this Saturday, October 16th for 1:00pm. Please join the family immediately after at MI Amigos on Gilbert Rd, for a luncheon to celebrate Barbie’s life.