Hard to believe he's been gone a year already. Honestly there just isn't a day that I dont think of him.
With his passing it has me remembering so many things about him.
Guess my life had me so preoccupied with my own lifes issues that I had either forgotten or was just to busy.
But now it seems I reflect a lot about the past and I've come to realize just how big a part he played in my life. 
As much as my family meant to me Big Barry wasn't just my brother inlaw he was also my best buddy over most of my adult years and became like a father figure to me. 
We did almost everything together, whether it was working or playing and not to mention every holiday to.
He was a lot of fun to be around and I think I made him laugh alot.
I will always miss our hunts together and 
now that a year has gone by I can say I miss him even more. I think for years I probably spent more time with him then I did with my wife. 
But we all loved him and even though there was so much to love him for I believe his big Heart was the biggest reason people were drawn to him.
Well I could go on an on but I just needed to express my thoughts and feelings.
Looking forward to seeing you again my friend in the time a head

Barry Warner was my Brother in law.  We had so many wonderful memories, camping, hunting, and riding our dune buggies and sand rails through the desert.  Countless hours spent at Carrows or TTT for coffee and going for breakfast 2-3 times a week with family.  The Charlie Pride concert was amazing.  Time spent in Tombstone at Big Nose Kate's listening to music.  His role in playing Santa Claus every year and to see the kids reactions was priceless.  We went on several cruises together and Barry always enjoyed all the food, entertainment and scenery.  Covid 19 hit and the plans to go on a 21 day Panama Canal Cruise were cancelled.  Our hearts are broken and nobody will ever replace you.  I will always miss your hugs and smiles and I hope the Angels in heaven are spoiling you as Rita always did.

My brother-n-law, "Big Barry." Such an amazging generous  man. I'm sure we ALL have special memories that we hold dear in our hearts. His hugs were so heartfelt, his laughter was full of happiness & joy, his smile would brighten everybody's day. I  can share many  memories, but the one that I will always cherish is when my father died.  I was having a very hard time with his death.  Barry hugged me so tight & said, " I am praying for you. " That was the first time I had heard those words from him.  Yes, he was a loving & caring man, but to hear him say he was praying for me, it was an awesome feeling.  I felt the strength in his HUG & his sincerity, peace & comfort in voice. I will always remember that act of kindness & love from him. I will truly miss you "Big Barry ." 💙💙💙Thank you for just being YOU!
Love elaine 😪
The only regret I have is not going to  the "Dunes" with him, his family & friends ❣
My sincerest condolences to Rita, Little  Barry, Nancy, Brittany, and my God daughter, Kelsey, my prayers 🙏 are with you & I Love ❤ you very much.

Where do I even start?  I've got so many fond memories of Uncle Barry.  First and foremost was his prized Willy's Jeep and Barth the motorhome and all the stories that came with them. I'll always remember his love for sweets.  His little baggie of sweeteners that he carried with him to perfectly sweeten hot tea just how he liked it.  The patience required to make the perfectly golden brown marshmallow over a campfire.  How he'd sometimes eat a little jelly container after a restaurant meal.  How happy he was on several cruises over the years driving his scooter over to the ice cream cone station.  How he'd pull me aside to show me a new gun or something he'd built or recently acquired.  All the working on vehicles over the years with him taught me so much and in my younger years I made many calls to him when a vehicle broke down or wasn't running/working right as many others did I'm sure.  My Uncle Barry was a racer and being into racing myself brought us many great conversations.  He loved talking about racing and motors and since I'm part of an off road racing team it was really great being able to share stories with him or talk about how much power these modern machines have, he'd always grin with genuine interest. Over the last several years prior to Covid we went out to breakfast or lunch pretty much weekly and there was always good conversation to be had.  It was always an honor anytime I was able to help him especially whenever there was something I could fix.  I took great pride any time I could give something back.  Maybe it was fixing his computer, changing a part on a vehicle or something as simple as putting new tires on his scooter. He was always so appreciative and happy.   The small and seemingly meaningless things over the years turn into big life shaping things. I'm thankful and have a great deal of gratitude for the time I had and all he taught me.  This man wasn't just my Uncle but also my friend.  He will be dearly missed until we meet again. 

My dear Uncle was a very loving soul. He always had a way of making me feel loved either by his big warm bear hugs or his kind and loving words. He was always full of compliments, always bright and beaming with joy and pride in his family. He could lift your spirits even on the darkest day. Here are just a few memories that were everything to me.  I remember going for rides with him in Yuma on the dunes, braving the steep hills, giggling and begging for more dare devil adventures, and of course him egging me on to brave another ride. He must have given my mom extreme anxiety during those moments. He knew my heart, he knew I loved excitement even if it scared me.  It was such a blast. Every fall he would take me and all my cousins for a ride while we camped in Happy Valley...those simple and carefree days may be gone but will never be forgotten. During Christmas he would always dress up as Santa on every Christmas Eve making the magic of that night echo forever in my heart as I remember the joy he brought to all of us and all the deep belly laughs that could be heard on those nights. I have so many fond memories of my Uncle Barry, too many to share. I want to thank you, Uncle Barry for making my childhood fun, for loving me, for being another blessing in my life. l’m so grateful God made you my uncle and for all the time we had together...I will cherish those memories always. I love you Uncle Barry. You will forever be missed. 

My uncle Barry was always a kind and gentle person with a huge heart.  I will always remember my childhood memories of holidays and his and my aunt Rita's house on bilby. As a kid that house seemed like a mansion with a back yard to keep any little boys imagination run wild. I'll ways remember his little grin when I came to sweets as he sat at the end of the table during Christmas time. He always gave the warmest hugs and brightest smile every time he said hi. I'll miss his stories of the past and camping with my uncle. I look forward to the next time we meet uncle barry so I can stand in front of the tv. I will miss you uncle barry and I will do my best to carry your memories to the future. I love you.

I've got way to many memories of Big Barry to list or remember. But I do believe I have a lot of videos to look at some day and remember and reflect on how much he meant to me. We really started getting close to each other after I got married. We spent most weekends together and week nights after work either working on my vehicles or his or someone else's. He became like a second father to me and tought me so much.
We camped together and went to races or monster truck races, car shows and even vacations. We built things together with either steel or wood mostly. I've often wondered where all the time went all those years but after writing this I realized  wow, there they are. I will miss you my friend

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Barry L Warner

April 17, 1941 – April 3, 2021

Funeraria del Angel South Lawn y South Lawn Cemetery

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