DEBORAH FRANCINE MARIE FEHR BARKMAN

Condolences & Memories (24 entries)

• Mr Barkman, Ray. A year has past, a difficult year. I hope that you and your family have travelled the right way to go further after the loss of Deborah. I often think of this trajic day in Noordwijk, the Netherlands and the many emotional moments on that day. I sincerely hope that you and your family are doing ok!! Kind regards, Jan Schreuder, community Police Officer Noordwijk The Netherlands - Posted by: Jan Schreuder (Netherlands) () on: Sep 25, 2013

• Dear Ray It is with profuse shock that I heard of your wonderful wife's sad passing. She had been on my mind for more than a month. Our receptionist sadly informed me of her passing yesterday. My heart breaks for your boys. Your were the nicest of the nice families we see. Your love and respect for your family was clear and deep. I enjoyed seeing Deb and hearing about your family life. She had the most beautiful smile. This should not have happened to such a happy and loving couple. Please take care and know we are all thinking of your loss. Holly - Posted by: Holly L (Dental hygienist) on: Nov 21, 2012

• Deborah was a wonderful woman to work with. She cared about people in a way that was thoughtful and so considerate, whether it was a kind word, giving advice, or being a role model. It was clear how much she loved her family and would often share stories with us about the boys. She was a person who lived with a strong sense of love, community and family. Deborah will be dearly missed. - Posted by: Lisa Bukoski (Co-worker in Deborah's office) on: Oct 21, 2012

• Ray, It saddens me to hear of your sudden loss. I wish you and your family strength during this very difficult time. Tim Martens - Posted by: Tim Martens (Steinbach Bible College Alumni) on: Oct 06, 2012

• Debbie had a way of making a person feel special and important. She valued education and supported me as I completed my high school diploma and University degree. She came to both graduations and cheered me on with her big beautiful beaming smile. I will never forget how much that meant to me. Deb had a strong work ethic and she loved her boys (Kealan and Liam). You could see the joy overflowing whenever she was with them. I was a proud Auntie the day Kealan and Liam were born. I look back at those pictures and see such joy in our faces. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (2 Corinthians 4:17-18) - Posted by: Melissa Fehr (Sister) on: Oct 06, 2012

• we cry with you. please know that we care - Posted by: Raymond & Martha (friends of Abe & Mary) on: Oct 04, 2012

• I was and am so sad and sorry to hear about this. Mary, you and your family and Deb's family have been in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you His comfort and peace. - Posted by: Sheila Haaksma ( cousin of Mary Fehr) on: Oct 03, 2012

• Ray I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about your wife. I have been praying for strength for you and your family. may GOD put his arms around you and hold you tight! He has the healing power you need. - Posted by: Rick Cardinal (Co worker of Ray's) on: Oct 03, 2012

• I had the privilege to work with Deb in a intergovernmental forum, and was struck by her collegiality, her warmth, and her commitment to the public good. In this time of loss, I hope there is some small comfort in knowing that she contributed so much to so many. - Posted by: Sangita Dubey (Colleague from the federal government) on: Oct 03, 2012

• Ray & boys, Abe & Mary and all your children and grandchildren: Our hearts go out to you during this very sad time. May God draw you very near and give comfort as only He can. Our prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Irvin & Rosalind Dueck () on: Oct 02, 2012

• I remember Centennial St., John Dafoe School, Pioneer Girls, and friendship. Debbie was a huge part of all of those. - Posted by: Shannon Borse Robinson (childhood friend) on: Oct 02, 2012

• To Ray and the Boys, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your lovely wife. Please accept our most sincere and deepest condolences as we mourn the untimely departure of a jewel. When I read the news this morning, I was shocked and sad. However, the One who loves her more than anyone of us has called her home to rest, and away from all of us. The Bible says in Isaiah 57:1 that, "The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil." Humanly speaking, we could not understand your death Deborah, but we rest in the word of God that says, "let me die the death of a righteous, and may my end be like them". Deborah, thank you for your selfless service when I got to know you and as we worked together for few years. We both shared few things in common. I recollect vividly the time we shared the meaning of our name - "Deborah". We spoke about "the boys" because we both have two boys who are almost the same age. Your finger prints are upon many lives today in this city because of your selfless service. I pray that the Lord God Almighty will keep your family strong at this sad time. I also pray that they will not sorrow like unbelievers, but find comfort in the One whose testimony you held dear to your heart while you were here with us. I pray for them that they will hold on to the fond memories of you that they have, and those memories will be their guiding light in the years to come. Deborah, thank you! NameSake - Posted by: Deborah Olukoju (A friend) on: Oct 02, 2012

• I knew Deborah as a colleague over many years. I worked for the Federal Government (Service Canada), while Deb was my management counterpart for the Province of Manitoba. We collaborated on several projects that made a real difference in the lives of young people making labour market choices. She was always intelligent, honest, committed, and an absolute delight to work with. My heart goes out to Deb's family. I remember several years ago we both attended a conference in Vancouver just before the winter Olympics. Deb returned to Winnipeg with Olympic souvenirs while I remained in Vancouver for further federal meetings. I received an urgent email on my Blackberry. One of the Olympic figures chosen for one of her boys was a failure, too girly, and would I please get the one he wanted. I was pleased to do so, and this small incident made me realize how much she loved her boys, and how central they were to her life. It is simply impossible to comprehend that such a wonderful young woman is no longer with us. Again, my heartfelt sympathies to the family. Pat - Posted by: Patricia Johnstone (Colleague) on: Oct 01, 2012

• We are so shocked and sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Our prayers and love are with you all. xoxo - Posted by: Kirsten Derlago (friend of Michelle's) on: Oct 01, 2012

• Ray, Kealan & Liam, Deb & I got to know one another a little when we car pooled Kealan and my Julia to preschool. Deb's positive attitude, love for her family and easy to talk to demeanor made her easy to get to know and like. She loved her boys, her family (I always admired how she respected & supported her mom who works at our school) and her friends. She was a great community member and will be missed. Ray, please know you have a community of people around you to help. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. - Posted by: Christiane Devlin (neighborhood friend) on: Oct 01, 2012

• My the love of Jesus be with you all as you sorrow and feel the great loss God Bless you all. - Posted by: Dave & Tina Fehr (Deborah s. great uncle) on: Oct 01, 2012

• Ray, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this unbelievably difficult time. Our hearts ache and we grieve for the loss of your beautiful wife. May God give you the strength and understanding to see you through. - Posted by: Mark and Dana Myrowich (Friend) on: Sep 30, 2012

• To Ray, Henry and Mary and the rest of the Family.. Words cannot express how sad to hear of your loss.. Debbie was a great person. Always willing to lend a helping hand. She will be surely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.. God Bless!!! - Posted by: Roanne and Family (Cousin) on: Sep 30, 2012

• ...we love you so much and hurt for you-these words seem so inadequate, but one thing I know-our Father's arms are strong enough for all your questions and cryings. - Posted by: Trudie Kehler (auntie) on: Sep 30, 2012

• The sadness and shock at Deb's passing is still reverberating in our office. Deb was a compassionate, intelligent, gifted, truly beautiful person. She was always the first to offer help and was a very considerate co-worker. The true measure of a person is not in money or fame, but in their contributions to the lives of others. Deb's contributions touched not only the Government of Manitoba, and people in other provinces but also untold number of immigrants, fellow citizens, people in the labour market, co-workers and the community at large. Some of these people met Deb directly, but many people who never met her also benefited from her compassion, dedication and knowledge. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ray, her children, family, friends and co-workers. Deb is greatly missed and will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Tami Reynolds (and Mike Karakas) (Co-worker from Deb's office in Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade) on: Sep 30, 2012

• Debbie you`ll be Sadly Missed. My Prayers and Thoughts are with your Family. XOXO - Posted by: Marge (Cousin) on: Sep 29, 2012

• Deb was full of joy, full of life and full of laughter. She was beautiful, inspiring, intelligent, strong, and highly compassionate. I can say this with no doubt that she was one of those women I met in my life that inspired me for the rest of my life and to whom I will look up to in my career adventures for the rest of my career. I can never recall a moment, situations get the better of her. She was a director that was always engaged with her employees and managers and never distant no matter how busy she would get or how many things she had to handle. I have seen few directors with her skills, abilities, humanity and compassion. Her loss is a great loss for all of us, the Province of Manitoba, and of course her wonderful family. I remember how at the end of the day she would be even more joyful to go pick up her kids from the daycare and spend quality family times. Deb, we will so very much miss you and we will make sure your legacy lives longer than our lives! - Posted by: Fatima Bahir (Deb was my boss at PNP) on: Sep 29, 2012

• We do not have words to express our deepest sadness and shock at the loss of our wonderful niece. To Ray and the boys and Henry & Mary, Michelle & Melissa, we know that we cannot begin to feel the loss that you are experiencing. Know that we are with you in thought and prayer and wish you only God's guidance and comfort as you grieve. With Love and remembrance. John & Mary Anne & Family - Posted by: John & Mary Anne Fehr (Uncle & Aunt) on: Sep 29, 2012

• Thinking of you and praying for the family...Mary and Henry you are loved and appreciated so much!! Can't fathom your pain! May God hold you close! - Posted by: Taunja Mackay (Friend of Mary and Henry (TMP)) on: Sep 29, 2012