Barbara Ann Barkman

  • Barbara Ann Barkman
  • Date of Passing: March 5, 2024
  • Born: April 23, 1967

Obituary

Barbara Barkman (nee Unrau) of Steinbach, MB passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 56, after a courageous battle of cancer on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, at Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach, MB.

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, of 34 years, Allan. Her children, Marc (Chantelle) Barkman, Michael Barkman and Chaylene (Colin) Petkau. Her grandchildren, Brooklyn & Ezra, Emma & Grace. Brothers, Wiliam (Ruth) Unrau, David (Elizabeth) Unrau and Philip (Myrna) Unrau. Sisters, Diane (Bill) Reimer and Sharon (John) Funk. Numerous nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents Jacob & Mary Unrau, parents-in-law Alfred & Evelyn Barkman, and sister-in-law Diane (Dyck) Unrau. She was also predeceased by numerous aunts and uncles.

On April 23, 1967, Barbara was born to Jacob & Mary Unrau at Portage General Hospital.

A come and go viewing will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Crossings Funeral Care.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Crossview Church, 345 Loewen Blvd. Steinbach, MB. Viewing will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Interment to follow in the Heritage Cemetery.

The family thanks the medical staff and doctors who cared for Barb and the many friends that came to visit her at Bethesda Regional Health Centre.

Funeral Details

Come and Go Viewing

  • Crossings Funeral Care
  • 12E - 40 North Gate Drive, Steinbach
  • Directions: (Google Map)
  • March 13, 2024 - 6:00 pm

Funeral Service

  • Crossview Church
  • 345 Loewen Boulevard, Steinbach
  • Directions: (Google Map)
  • March 14, 2024 - 2:00 pm

Cemetery

  • Heritage Cemetery
  • Loewen Boulevard, Steinbach
  • Directions: (Google Map)

Arrangements