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Barbara J. Mccarthy

Barbara J. Mccarthy

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Barbara J. McCarthy, 78, of Taos, passed away June 4, 2016. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, she was born and raised in Taos. After graduating from Highlands University, she taught in the Taos schools prior to opening the Old Mexico Shop with her husband, Tom. This was the first of six businesses they would later own, with the latest venture being Casa Benavides Inn, which was established 28 years ago. She was an exquisite beauty, surpassed only by her kindness and generosity to others. She was a friend and mentor to countless young women, many of whom thought of her as their second mother. Her compassion for the elderly and those less fortunate has been an inspiration to those close to her. When she walked into a room, her larger than life personality, charm, and wit would captivate all. A friend recently wrote, "I will miss her positive energy, infectious spirit, deep love for her husband, and her selfless contributions to so many. We will all miss her". She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Ruth (Matteson) Benavides, siblings Gail Hartley, Jan Maestas, Charles, Jimmy, and Michael Benavides, and infant son, Kevin. She is survived by her husband, Tom McCarthy, children Dr. Tom McCarthy, Jr.(Shawn), Ruthann McCarthy, Jason McCarthy (Nicole), grandsons, Adam (Chantille) and Ryan McCarthy, Travis and Daniel Goddard, many other relatives and friends.

Rosary was recited on June 23, 2016. Funeral mass was held on June 24, 2016. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment was held at the Sierra Vista Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, or Mountain Home Health Care. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home.This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

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Nombre Barbara J. Mccarthy
Fecha de defunción 4 junio, 2016
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Dirección 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Matthew Rivera, Sr. published a tribute .

Dear Tom and family members; I offer my sincere sympathy to you all with hope that your special memories of Barbara will bring a smile to your face, and joy to your hearts.
Wishing you our Lords peace, Matthew Rivera, Sr.

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Mariann Holland Rivera published a tribute .

As children growing up on the plaza, Mrs McCarthy was a daily part of the Holland/ Apodaca families lives. We all greeter her when she came into Rexall. To me she always looked like a true beauty queen. She was a true go getter and lovely lady and she will truly be missed by the whole Taos community. Condolences to her dear family.

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Priscilla Gonzales published a tribute .

Tom we hope to be with you at the services and you are innour prayers.

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Bonnie Mcmanus published a tribute .

Tom and family, I am so sorry and can hardly believe this. Barbara was a force of nature! She was so upbeat and made Casa B so beautiful.
I'm sorry I will be out of the state and can't attend the funeral, but my thoughts will be with you.

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Susan Embry published a tribute .

Barbara had a special quality that warmed everyone she touched. Her beauty was more than skin deep and we will all miss her as she becomes a bright star watching over us from the heavens. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family.

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Yolanda V.archuleta published a tribute .

Ruthann,my deepest condolences to you, Tommy & family.

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Peter & Gayle Martinez published a tribute .

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What a privilege to have known this woman of distinction; a business leader, coach"s wife, community developer and outgoing Taos ambassador. She will be missed.

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Erlinda Gonzales Padilla published a tribute .

Dear Mr. McCarthy and family,my deepest sympathy to all of you. May all your happy memories help get you through the difficult time in your lives.May she R.I.P.

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Albert Cota published a tribute .

My sincerest condolences to the McCarthy family. Your wife, mother, grandmother was a gift to the Taos Community. I will always cherish the memory of her as one of my newspaper customers way back when. May you find solace in the love of family and friends during this time.

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Melissa Monett Ogle published a tribute .

To Tom & his children, So much of my early life in Taos was impacted to Barbara. She was my neighbor, taught me and my brother Mexican Dance, and other dances; she was a Coach, a genuine "real" nice person, my prayers go out to your entire family, she was special.

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Consuelo Cordova Ruiz And Family published a tribute .

Tom, Tommy, Ruthann, Jason, our deepest condolances to you all on the lose of your beautiful wife and mother. I loved your mom very much and I know she is watching over all of you. We will pray for your strength during this difficult time.

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Kathy Mares published a tribute .

My love and prayers go out to you Tom (coach) and Tommy, Ruthann and Jason, and all the kids. I know your heart is empty, and she was the Love Of Your Life, and you were hers.

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