Glafira Barrientos

On March 12, 2013, at Toledo Hospice of NW Ohio, our beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Glafira (Fira) R. Barrientos, 86, peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family. Glafira was born in Edinburg, Texas on January 13, 1927 to Rafael Reyes and Bonifacia Coronado. On May 13, 1945 Glafira wed Felix Barrientos and lived devotedly in marriage for 68 years. Glafira was known for her dedication to her family and relatives. She was a parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic Church and lived her faith by example. Some of her acts of service included: President of the Guadalupe Society at St. Joseph's Parish in Erie, Michigan, St. Vincent de Paul Parish Altar Rosary Society, Eucharistic Minister, and Catholic Diocese Representative for the Central City Ministries. She enjoyed gardening, music, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. She was an entrepreneur in partnership with her husband Felix, at one time, running two theaters featuring Spanish language films, a first, in the Toledo community. Her early working years were spent as a representative for a variety of home-based retail goods. She sold Shackley, Sarah Coventry, Tupperware, Avon and other products to assist in supporting her family. Glafira retired from the Toledo Public School district. She was employed as a School Truant Officer for Riverside Elementary and Calvin M. Woodward High School. At Irving E. Macomber Vocational High School she served as a Hall Monitor and was regarded highly by the many students whose lives she touched. Glafira is survived by her children: Alma (Ruben) Platas, Anita (James) Mauter, Alex (Candi) Barrientos, Sandra (Ciro) Caprioli, Felix E. Barrientos; grandchildren: Jason Platas, Angelina (Jeff Heiman) Platas, Erik (Nancy) Mauter, Christian and Ashley Mauter, Christy (John) Soncrant, Alexa (Ryan) Eickholt, and Justin Barrientos; and four great grandchildren. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the care given to Glafira and her family by the caring teams of: Lucas Co. Dept. of Job and Family Services, Alzheimer's Assoc. of NW Ohio, The Toledo Hospital Physicians, Nurses, Specialists and Assistants, Hauser Podiatry, Sylvania Adult/Pediatric Office, Orchard Villa Staff/ Bayshore Specialists, Nurses, Assistants and The Hospice of NW Ohio. The visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Ansberg West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave., where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home. Glafira's life will be celebrated with a Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. in St. Pius X Church with Father David Whalen officiating. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Hospice of NW Ohio. Online condolences may be sent at www.ansberg-west.com

Glafira Barrientos

January 13, 1927 - March 12, 2013