City mourns the loss of Gabriel Barban

SooToday.com received the following announcement today from the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre regarding Gabriel Barban, owner of Nor Mech Engineering Inc.

**************************** BARBAN, Gabriel - The Barban family sadly announces the sudden, but peaceful death of Gabriel Barban P.Eng. at his home on Tuesday November 1, 2011. 

Gabriel leaves his loving wife Theresa Rose, who he affectionately called TR, and his family; David (Margaret), Krista (Steve Hemphill), and Carla; his grandchildren who adored their Nono; Rachel, Brianna, Zoe, and Gabriella; his brothers Raymond (Gertie), Carlo (Marie) Barban, Reno (Sue Pettijohn), Bruno (Marilyn); and his sister Valli (Edward) Korab; also his brothers and sisters-in-law; the late Arthur (Cathy) Kinsella, late Joan (late Harry) Flood, Leonard (late Janet) Kinsella, Donald (Lee) Kinsella, Doris (late Carey) Milan, and the Honorable Senator Noel (Ann) Kinsella; as well as his last living uncle Aldo DeLorenzi and Zia Lizetta (Frank) Turchet. 

He was loved and adored by many devoted cousins, nephews and nieces from the Barban, Kinsella, DeLorenzi, Palandra and Korab families; as well as numerous friends and colleagues, many of whom he considered as close as family. 

Gabriel left a legacy of loving kindness and generosity to everyone who knew him. 

He successfully established his own business over 40 years ago, and proudly shared his life long passion and talent as a professional mechanical/ electrical consulting engineer with his son David. 

He has left his design concepts and mark on hundreds of projects throughout the City of Sault Ste. Marie, as well as many other areas throughout Ontario. 

To all of us, his big bear hugs, smile, and love of life and family will warm our hearts and our memories forever. 

Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Friday, November 4, 2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Mass celebrated from St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 10 a.m.

Rev. Francis Ezenezi officiating.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.arthurfuneralhome.com

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