Early Friday morning, December 4, 2009, while at home surrounded by family and friends, Barbara Parra Deckard passed on into eternal rest. Barbara is survived by her second life partner and husband, Edward Deckard; her son, George Parra, his girlfriend, Brianne Kuchera; and daughter, Sage (Barbara's granddaughter); son, Martin Parra; stepsons, Burton Younes "Blondie", Eric Deckard, and Nick Deckard; step daughter, Monica Deckard; first husband, Jorge Parra; sister-in-law, Rosa Parra; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, family in Colombia, S.A.; and numerous friends from Ellis Hospital where she worked as a RN for over 15 years in pediatrics. She was also the owner of the Rock Motel in Amsterdam, NY. Predeceased by her mother, Alice Govel-Viger; father, Alfred Chainao; sisters, Delmarie White and Kathy Harrington. Barbara is finally resting peacefully after a long-term battle with breast cancer; over the course of 14 years, numerous surgeries, and many trials of cancer treatment, with family and friends at her side, her battle is over. Barbara is now resting peacefully The family would like to extend their gratitude to the many friends and family who provided care along with the Montgomery Co. Hospice in her final days. Marta Rodriguez-Titus and family, Cheryl Mayott, Linda Kaczor, Betty Stewart, Steven Kaczor, Colleen Jackson, John Benoit and if anyone was forgotten we greatly appreciated your support in her care. She loved many and was loved by many. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 or Montgomery County Hospice 246 Mannys Corners Rd., Amsterdam, NY 12010. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Light's Funeral Home, 1428 State St., Schenectady followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St., Luke's Roman Catholic Church, 1241 State Street, Schenectady. Interment will be held in Memory's Garden, Colonie. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 6 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. To express condolences visit scott-barbieri.com.
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To Barbara's family,
Barb was my friend, my co-worker. Work was always a little more exciting when Barb was on, life a little sunnier, and a little more unpredictable, when she was around. My prayers are with you. She will be missed.
Pam Hamilton
December 10, 2009
To George and Martin,
I'm so sorry for loss, Your mom was a great women and she will be missed. You are in my heart and prayer in this time of sadness.
Nicole Sweet
December 9, 2009
Lil' Miss Hollywood.....@>-------
December 8, 2009
To Barbara's Family
I am more then honored to have had the chance to spend even 1 second in this life ime with Barb. I have known here pretty much 95% of my life and she has always held a place in my heart as a warm, loving, & caring secondary mother. Through all my personal trials and tribulations through out my young life Barb was one of the few people that was always there for me. Always willing to lend and ear and always willing to give helpful advice. To my daughter she was and always will be known as Grandma Barb. Barb has touch so many people in her life time and has truly left her mark on this world. She did so much good while here on earth and now has been called home to heaven to continue her good deeds along side our heavenly father. She will for eternity watch over all of us and keep us safe in her loving glow and will always be with ius in our hearts soul and minds in all the wonderful and splendid memorys she has left us with. She was always the strong type and always knew what it took to get things done. She wasnt just a productive person in our local community but a loving caring mother a wonderful wife to her life partner and a great friend to all but she also had a special glow about her that so many will never have the pleasure of witnessing. Barb you made such an impact in my life as well as many others. God must be riunning short on angels since he called you home so early. I will never forget all the fun times we shared camping and partying. All the wondeful gifts you have given through out my life. We will aways remember you for the greatest ones are never forgotten. Barb lived her life basically by one simple phrase " The past is the past, the future is yet to come, and the present is a gift from god so live in the moment." Barb would never want to see us morn in our loss of her instead Barb would want us to rejoice that the suffering and pain is over and rejoice that she is in a better place watching over us right now. She was the type of person who always sought out the good in everything she encountered. Though we may all have a void in our hearts right now she has filled our minds with those loving memorys we all shared with her. I knew barb since i was 7 and im almost 29 now and thats quite along time of memorys that just dont seem to stop roling through my heart and mind. She had this special thing about her i can not quiet explain but it was like an ora that when ever she was near everything seemed like it was just all right no problems in the world. She was a fighter and had tthat I wont give up attitude. I hope that one day when my resting time comes I shall see her wonderous glory once more. Mama Barb you will forever be missed by all you have met. And I know no one will ever forget you. To her children and her husband Barb loved you and all her friends more then life itself and please dont ever forget that. She was always the type of person who would give you the shirt off her back if you were cold, The food off her plate if you were hungry, and the love of a thousand hearts. My condulences go out to her loved ones and friends. May god hold her hand and guide her as she watches over all of us.
Mr& Mrs Robert W Morehouse Jr
&
Lily
December 8, 2009
Barbara was an incredible person who was so full of life committed to her family and friends. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet Barbara and share various moments in life with her. I will miss her very much!
Barbara was a strong person, a fighter who was always looking to make life better for anyone. May she rest in peace.
Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.
Robert & Laura Rivers
December 6, 2009
To Barbara Family,
Barbara was such a strong and loving young woman. We are going to miss her greatly.
Our thoughts and prays are with you at this time of your loss.
The Prevendoski Family, Chas, Mary Ann, Charlie, Tim, and Terry, Damian and Isaiah Mansur.
December 6, 2009
To Barbara Family,
I cannot begin to express my sorrow at the lost of Barbara.
Barbara and I were close when we were young. We spend many summers and vacations together either at our grandmother's on the Mohawak River or she spent it with my family at various places that my parents had rented for vacation times. We made many memories over these years.
Barbara is the sister that I never had. I looked forward to seeing her whenever my family went to Amsterdam to visit my husband family. She was a great blessing when my mom was sick just before she die.
I cannot begin to express the loss that I feel at this moment. I am going to miss her deeply.
Mary Ann Prevendoski
December 6, 2009
Barbara was a very special person and I am glad that I got a chance to know her. No matter what she endured in life she always held her head up high. She will be deeply missed.
Love Forever & Always,
Howard & Amy Lynn Sauve and family
December 6, 2009
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