peacefully surrounded by family on September 16th, 2022 at St. David’s North
Austin Medical Center in Austin. Peter was born on April 27, 1938 and raised in
Austin. He was the second-born child to Ignacio R. Barba, Sr. and Guadalupe
Luna Barba. He is survived by three siblings, Mary Elizabeth Davila, Jesse Barba
and Mary Alice Case. Peter leaves behind four children, Deborah Siegert, husband
Rick of Cedar Park, Stephen Barba, wife Carol of Round Rock, Susanna Barney,
husband Andrew of Austin and Asa Barba, wife Melissa of The Colony. He leaves
behind a legacy of 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
During his working life, Peter was happiest as a business owner. In his life he
owned and co-owned many different types of businesses. His greatest success was
his last business where he owned his own plumbing company, Barba Plumbing,
for many years.
Peter also served in the in the Army National Guard as a young man. He was
Honorably Discharged in 1958.
Peter enjoyed sports his whole life. He loved the Yankees, Longhorns and
Cowboys. He played softball well into his 40’s. He helped coaching Peewee
football. He enjoyed playing poker and spending time with family.
Peter’s faith was very important to him. He truly met Jesus in 1981 and it became a
cornerstone of his life. Up until his passing, you would see him reading his Bible
and listening and singing along to his favorite worship music.
A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at Shoreline Church – South Campus on
Sunday the 2nd of October. The service will begin at 2 PM. The family welcomes
all who wish to come and share in our celebration of life for Peter.
We would like to extend our warmest regards to Sam Mata and the Staff of
Shoreline Church – South Campus for hosting us and Pastor Sam for leading the
services and delivering the eulogy
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