Barbara Sue Diel

Barbara was born on January 26, 1938 to Russell and Mary DePasquale in Buffalo, New York,she immediately brought joy and laughter into their world. The DePasquale's relocated to Southern California in 1953. Barbara went on to graduate from Bell High School in 1955.

After graduation she started her first job as a telephone operator for Pacific Bell. She worked her way up to be the administrative secretary for the Vice President.

In 1962 she met Vern and the two were inseparable from that point on. Barbara and Vern were married for 54 years and had two daughters, Karen and Christine. They raised their daughters in Downey, Ca

In 1988 after a 30-year career she retired. Barbara and Vern enjoyed their retirement traveling to many different countries. When Barbara wasn't traveling, she enjoyed playing bingo, attending her weekly senior club luncheons and working on cross word puzzles.

Barbara was a fiercely dedicated mom to her children. Family came first and was above all else to Barbara, a value she instilled in all those around her. The void left by her absence is impossible for the family to fill.

Barbara joins her parent, Russell and Mary in Heaven. She is survived by her husband Vernon, her brother Paul, her children Karen (Paul), Christine and her grandchildren, Lauren Michael and Rachel and her great-grandchildren Brody, Cora and Lucy.