Barbara Irwin

Barbara Bigbee Irwin, born September 1, 1930, in Santa Fe, NM passed away Sunday August 5, 2012, of natural causes at the age of 81 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was raised on the family ranch near Encino, NM as the second daughter of J. Frank Mildred Bigbee both are predeceased. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years Howard Irwin, of Roswell, NM, and their three children and spouses and six beautiful granddaughters: Pam Brightwell of Santa Fe, NM husband Bill daughters Sherryl Kala Bob Irwin of Gillette, WY wife Roni daughter Destiny and Dan Irwin of Lorton, VA wife Norma daughters Amanda, Kimberly, Jennifer. She is also survived by her three siblings and their families: older sister Cynthia Hammond married, Dilworth, nephews Richard and Mark younger brother John Bigbee married, Povy, twin nieces Amy Diane, nephew Matt younger sister Dena OConnell married Mike, nephew Eric niece Linda.

Memorial services will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Roswell, NM at 11:30am on Wednesday, August 8th followed by a Celebration of Life held at the Roswell Country Club at 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her memory to the atrisk youth home at Assurance Home Inc, 1000 E 18th Street, Roswell, NM 88201.

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