Barbara Schafer
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Barbara Schafer

  • September 16, 1942 - February 3, 2012
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“While the thought of dear Barb being at peace is comforting, accepting and the fact she is no longer here with us is painful. Calling and talking...Read More » ”
1 of 17 | Posted by: Carol and David - Lamy, NM

“Dear Bill and Family, Ron and I were so sorry to hear of Barbara's death. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies. She had such a wonderful...Read More » ”
2 of 17 | Posted by: Ron and Patty Trellue - NM

“God bless you and your family, Bill. I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you. ”
3 of 17 | Posted by: Dolores Klingbeil - Albuquerque, NM

“Bill &Family, My condolences go out to you in the loss of your precious wife and mother, Barbara. I have so many fond memories of our visits...Read More » ”
4 of 17 | Posted by: Patricia (Ripple) Tode - NM

“Bill, My deepest condolences to you and your family. (We worked briefly together in APS South Area when you were Area Supt. and I was the...Read More » ”
5 of 17 | Posted by: Al Griego - Albuquerque, NM

“My darling Barbara...you were the finest lady I have ever known and I am honored to have been someone that you loved. My thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
6 of 17 | Posted by: Kimberly Reilly - Santa Fe, NM

“I was so sad to hear of Barb's passing-- I loved her very much. She was a special person and will be missed by those who knew her. My heart goes...Read More » ”
7 of 17 | Posted by: Sandy Kostedt Townsend - NM

“Mr. Schafer, Kris and Kim, We send our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to you. Your wife/mother was simply a delight to know. She always...Read More » ”
8 of 17 | Posted by: Steve Tonjes - Braselton, GA

“Uncle Bill, Kris and Kim, What a flood of great memories I have of Aunt Barb. Always would look foreword to summer time when we would come up to...Read More » ”
9 of 17 | Posted by: Keith Wilcox Family - Greenbrier, AR

“To the Schafer Family, There are no words we are able to say to comfort you at this time but remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Let...Read More » ”
10 of 17 | Posted by: Cheryl, Pierre and Bryceson Burden - NM

“May you be comforted in knowing that your mom is in the presence of our Lord JESUS CHRIST. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. ”
11 of 17 | Posted by: Leslie Rodriguez - Albuquerque, NM

“Barbara and I grew up in Deming,NM. We became lifetime friends in school. we became family when we married brothers. We shared some wonderful times...Read More » ”
12 of 17 | Posted by: Patricia Schafer - Albuquerque, NM

“Christmas will never be the same without your peppermint ice cream pie!Thank you Aunt Barbara for a lifetime of memories. You were one of the...Read More » ”
13 of 17 | Posted by: Brian Schafer - Albuquerque, NM

“We love you Aunt Barbara and you will be missed. It's not the same with you gone but I know you are watching over all of us. You were an amazing...Read More » ”
14 of 17 | Posted by: Jennifer Schafer - Albuquerque, NM

“I have so many happy memories of Barb - her great sense of humor, always feeling loved and supported by her and so much fun babysitting Kim & Kris...Read More » ”
15 of 17 | Posted by: Suzi Fletcher Johnson - NM

“I know from all that Kimberly has told me about her mom, that she will be missed. Remember that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this...Read More » ”
16 of 17 | Posted by: Deb & Len Hanko - Albuquerque, NM

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences. ”
17 of 17 | Posted by: Faith Miner and Staff - NM


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Barbara Schafer passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 3, 2012. "Barb", as she was known by most, started her wonderful journey through life as the middle daughter of Travis and Helen Brem in Deming, New Mexico on September 16, 1942. In August of 1959, at the age of 16, she married the love of her life, William Schafer, and they spent the next 53 years together. Barb would tell you that her most precious and significant accomplishment was her two children, Kristopher and Kimberly of Albuquerque. This, however, would be an understatement, as she was a self-made businesswoman who, at the pinnacle of her career, owned 5 retail stores, including the Tangerine Treehouse Hallmark store on Juan Tabo and Menaul; and Krim's Hallmark on Gibson. Though she "retired" in 2001, she couldn't stand being idle, and soon found herself commuting several days a week to Santa Fe to help manage Kimberley's Hallmark. A passion for celebrating life was inherent to her nature. No holiday went uncelebrated, every birthday was remembered, and the changing of the seasons would always be reflected in the décor of her home. She was welcomed home by her mom and dad, and her older sister Sally Wilcox. She took with her the never-ending love of her husband Bill, her son Kris and his wife, Jan; her daughter Kimberly and her dog Allie; her sister Mary Margaret Radcliff; brothers and sister's in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Our grief is but the many years of joy that we remember. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE. Donations in Barb's name may be made to benefit the children of New Mexico; c/o Kirtland Federal Credit Union, attention Cheryl Burden, P.O Box 80570, Albuquerque NM 87198.