Joselito Alvarez Barber
June 26, 1980 - August 13, 2006
Obituary
Joselito Alvarez Barber
“Lito”
Lito was born on June 26, 1980, in Renton, WA, and died in the line of duty on August 13, 2006, in Seattle, WA. Raised in Seattle, he attended the St. Paul School, O’dea High School, and Bellevue Community College before transferring to the University of Washington, were he graduated in 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology and Environment. Lito graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy and received his appointment in January of 2006. He was assigned to the Seattle East Precinct for the Seattle Police Department following his appointment. Lito is survived by his parents, Lorna Alvarez Ring & James Ring, Sr., and Ernie Barber & Emelita Barber; his fiancé, Amber Noel-Du; his brothers & sisters, Jasmine Rodis, James Ring, Jr., Jonathan Ring, Jon Barber, and Emily Rio Barber; his maternal grandmother, Cristina A. Alvarez; he is also survived by many aunties and uncles, cousins, and many other loving relatives and friends. Public viewing will take place daily from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary Friday, August 18th at 7:00 PM, all at Bonney-Watson Funeral Home, 1732 Broadway Avenue, Seattle 206 322-0013. A second Rosary will be held on Sunday, August 20th at 4:00 PM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 5600 S. Ryan Street, Seattle, with a Funeral Mass on Monday, August 21st at 9:00 AM at St. James Cathedral, 804 9th Avenue, Seattle. A public law enforcement memorial will be held on Monday, August 21st at 12:00 Noon at the Hec Edmundson Pavilion on the University of Washington campus. Committal services will follow at Washington Memorial Park in SeaTac, Washington. Memorials can be contributed in Lito’s name to any Key Bank branch. Arrangements entrusted to Bonney-Watson Funeral Home, Seattle, Washington. Please sign his online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com
I will miss you Uncle Lito. I will always remember your nickname to me “SQUADWARD”! We love you and miss you very much. We are so proud of you Uncle Lito. I will see you and talk to you in my dreams. Auntie Amber said she loves you and she miss you alot.
Alvarez & Ring Family,
Our Prayers are with you and your families. Sorry for your loss. Lito is now in a better place. His memories will always be with us.
Love,
Aurora/Butch/Dexter & April Domingo
AUNTIE LORNA AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY DEAR COUSIN LITO.
I worked with Lito at the Seattle Home Depot then when I transfered to the Kent store I found he was there also.Such a GREAT guy always a smile.He was so funny because after being in Seattle at that Home depot Kent was such a slow store he hated it and couldn’t wait to leave it.He seemed so very excited to be joining the police force.He is the kind of people we need on our police force,very driven by what he believes and loved.
Such a tragic loss to everybody who loved him.I’m still in shock.
I’m so sorry for his family and those close to him to lose such a precious life.
I’ll always remember your smile.
Rest in Peace.
Your friend Tina
My deepest sympathy goes out to Joselito’s family at this time. May he rest in peace.
He was a student who attended at UWB.
Deepest sympathy to his family. To young to go, but will be serving God now and watching over all of us.
Thank you for your service to our City and the sincerest condolences to your family.”May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace”.
I was a writing consultant who worked with Lito at the UWB. Please accept my deepest sympathies. God Bless You and your family.
God Bless Lito for being a public servant and giving his life in the line of duty.
ERNIE, AGAIN, OUT THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I HAVE BEEN DOWN THE SAME ROAD THAT YOU ARE NOW ON. MY FIRST WIFE SUDDENLY PASSED AWAY 18 YEARS AGO. I AM SURE THAT WITH STRONG FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO SUPPORT YOU, YOU WILL FIND PEACE. REGARDS, TONY
Our sympathy goes out to the
Joselito family for their loss. May God bless, and keep you always
Please know that he will be in my family’s prayers. The Barber family has always been close to us throughout the years. We feel your loss greatly. We will miss you Lito.
To the Barber family,
Isabella and I will keep Lito in our prayers always…May ‘tito’ Lito rest in peace…
As a uniform supplier, I watched Joselito go all through the police academy. We see these people as our kids and form quite a bond with them as they become police officers.
He was very kind and a joy to have around. This situation is so unfair, but we can rejoice knowing he led a good life and had great accomplishments.
My condolences to all his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Your loss is a great one that all of us in the community share with you. May you find peace, love and understanding in the days to come. My prayers are with you during this time.
My heart goes out to Ofcr. Barber’s family – his family members & his family in blue. Your loss is felt throughout the community. God bless.
I didn’t know Ofcr Barber but I feel great appreciation for him and those who put their lives on the line for others. It is selfless and we should all aspire to be the same. The contribution he made to our community makes it a stronger and greater one. As a fellow Husky and citizen of Seattle, I send my deepest sympathies your family at this time. I have you all in my prayers.
Lito,
I feel privileged to have shared some time working with you at Sears.
God Bless You and Comfort
Your Family, Your Fiance Amber, and your Friends in this most difficult time.
May God Protect those who Protect Us.
William A Molgaard
Dear Barber Family & Friends,
He is too soon gone. What a tragedy for you and all of us,the community.
His face shows kindness and integrity and I know your hearts are breaking. May the Lord grant you His peace and comfort you.
I’ve never met him,yet I mourn his death. We’ve all lost an exceptional Man in Blue.
God bless you all.
My deepest condolences and sympathy. I didn’t know Lito that well but I did have the opportunity to work with him at Home Depot. I can tell you though he was always pumped up for the chase or ready to tackle…was always happy when apprehending those bad guys…My prayers are with you…
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Lito’s at St. Paul and always remember his smile and great attitude towards all. He will be greatly missed, you are all in my prayers.
As part of the law enforcement family for over 50 years and that is what “Lito” was part of even for such a short time I pray that knowing he was doing something he loved helps bring you peace. He will always be a part of all of us.Know you are all in our hearts and prayers.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND TO HIS FINIANCE.
LITO IS NO LONGER HERE TO PROTECT US BUT HE IS UP THERE WATCHING OVER HIS FAMILY AND THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. HE WILL BE MISSED!
I met your fiancé not too long ago, it was actually the same day I met you at Michelle’s house. The day we were to fly out to Hawaii, for Michelle’s wedding, Amber came to the airport with her luggage stating she was going to wait for you until you arrived to wish you a goodbye kiss. One afternoon in Maui, Amber, Alan and I sat on the balcony of our condo talking about you. The way she described you and how much you loved your job excited me knowing that there are good people out there that still care about our community and fellow sister and brothers. We went shopping that day and she bought you a whole bunch of T-shirts…they were great! Just the time I spent with her made me feel close to you in spirit. You are in great hands Lito, and although we never spoke more than a few words of a mere simple hello, I knew you were a special man. Thank you for caring and may god bless you. REST IN PEACE Lito!
We at the Kent Home Depot are all so very sorry for your loss.
Lito was a bright light at the store, this is how we will remember him. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you please take some comfort in knowing his life was a model which others will pattern their own.
Dear Ernie and Family,
Sorry for your loss. God Bless You All.
Ernie, My family wanted to send our condolences and prayers to your family. We grew up together in Rainier Beach. Your son was a wonderful man, and I’m so sorry for your loss. The Thompson family, Jerry, Sherrill, Sherry, Lori and Dan
My sympathy to the Family of Lito, He was a great friend it was an honor to work with him and an even greater honor to be his friend. I will always treasure the memories I have of our short time working together.
To My Family,
My sincere condolences to all and for a nephew that I have seen only a few times in his childhood, and as a fellow brother in Law Enforcement. We will miss you always.
My deepest sypathies to all of Lito’s family.
I’ve known Lito since he was a freshman at ODea and even when he was at BCC. He always had a smile you know that smirk and a good attitude. I would always see him at work and on the grind when he was at home depot. He was always busy trying to catch people but still managed to say wassup now and then.
Man, he was a very good friend to have.
Lito doo………..Me and Vinna miss you doo, will always remember the good memories shared with you.
To the Barber’s family and our friend Amber Noel-Du. Our sincere condolences and sympathy with your great loss. May the lord watch over him and give family/friends strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless…The Bonoan Family
Michelle Bonoan
I never knew Officer Barber. Regardless, his tragic death brought tears.
I did not know Officer Barber, nor did I know Mary Jane Rivas. In times like this, because of our emotions, it is easy to “hate” someone. Even if we know deep down they did not intentionally mean for someone to die because of thier actions/stupiidity.
But in times like this we must remember to not only say a Prayer for Officer Barber and his family and loved ones, but also and maybe even more importantyly we must also say a Prayer for Mary Jane Rivas and most of all her family and loved ones. For just like those who loved Officer Barber, those who loved Mary Jane are hurting too.
I did not know either Officer Barber or Mary Jane Rivas. I don’t know how thier loved ones feel, and am not going to even try to guess. I can only say how I know I felt hearing of this tragidy, and how I would feel if I loved either Officer Barber or Mary Jane.
But I do know, that we must all think of the fact that Officer Barber is at PEACE with GOD, Mary Jane is not.
My hear goes out to all who knew and loved Officer Barber and Mary Jane Rivas.
Lito,
You were what they called “A Few Good Men”. I don’t know many guys your age with the qualites you had. Mature beyone your years, you did in your short lifetime, what many else fail to do. You achieved your lifelong dream, found your true love.
My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you loved ones, to Amber your Finace; to everyone who has been touched by you. You will be missed.. but I hope it brings some comfort to your family knowing what an amazing son they raised and how very proud they should be of you… You lead by example Lito.. and you will be missed… til we meet again.. watch over us all…
Christine and family
To Eme, Rio and family. Our deepest condolences and sympathy with your great loss. He will be greatly miss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless. Take care.
My son Tom Calabrese worked at Sears with Lito and is also a King County Sheriff. I am sending hugs and prayers to all your family members.
Our deepest sympathy to Lito’s family. With love from Hugo and Meredith.
Cousin Lito will be missed.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Although I never met Lito, it is clear that he was an honorable, noble gentleman who was loved and respected by many whose lives he touched. I can only dream of having attained that stature when my time comes.
I’m particularly grateful for, and impressed by his desire to serve his community as a police officer. His was a noble and selfless calling, and one that deserves so much more thanks and respect than it gets.
I’m assured that he now rests in the arms of his loving Creator, rewarded for his short life here on Earth.
Rest in peace, Lito.
The loss is overwhelming for so many who you touched over the too-few years. God has added another wonderful angel to His army.
Michael
To Officer Barber’s family,
As the wife of an officer, my sincere condolences to your family. Blessed are the peacemakers…..
My condolences to you and your family.
I wish I could do more than write a message and send a prayer but for now that is what I have for you. God bless you and your families.
I am not related to you or nor do I know your family, we however are connected in the fact that our loved ones has choosen to proctect and serve their communities.
My husband and his dad both work in Law Enforcement, and although I don’t know this pain your going through I can imagine and feel your pain.
Your loved ones commitment to his community couldn’t be any braver. He is blessed!
I thank your fallen loved one & all our officers in our country who put their lives on the line everytime they step out the door.
Prayerfully Yours
Debbi
God took you for a REASON Lito.
He took you to show us all even those who did not know you what a SPECIAL man you are.
Take care Lito, I never knew you. But it’s easy to see what a TRUE Angel of the Lord that you are.
Although we never met Lito, we have a deep respect for him. Our son-in-law was in his class at the academy. It sure brings the loss close to home and gives one a reason to stop and be thankful for our lives we live. Without people like Lito serving his community our lives would not be what they are today. Our prayers go out to the Barber family. What a wonderful young man Lito was. Thank you for sharing him with us. Lito, rest in peace, for you will never be forgotten…..
My sincere condolences and sympathy to Amber and Lito’s family.I thank your loved one Lito for the kind of work he did for our community. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
To Lorna and Ernie, I am sorry that i could not be there, but both of you and Lito have been in my heart and prayers all day. I just wanted both of you to know that i am very sorry about Lito. He will be missed by all.
I was lucky enough to meet Lito through my best friend Jason Humphrey. Even though I only had a few opportunites to spend time with him, he is one of those rare people who’s character and demeanor shines through with just his presence.
My thoughts and best wishes go out to his family and Amber.
Much respect, take care my friend.
-chris
To Officer Barber’s Extended Family and Friends.
This is Seattle’s loss.
I’m very sorry.
Chris
my condolencs to the family of lito my son worked with him god bless i am so sorry to hear of your loss,esther fuentes-brown mike little’s mother
Our deepest and most sincere sympathies to Amber and the Barber family. We did not know Lito personally, but as members of the St. Paul Parish we are grieved by the loss of one our church family. Both of our children attend St. Paul School, and we are proud that they will be going to the same school that helped shape such a fine young man. Your family’s strength and composer at this time of loss has shown the Seattle community the beauty that is a loving and caring Filipino family. God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Jimmy, Lara, Allison, and Benjamin Patacsil