RICHARD DARCY ‘DICK’ BARRETT, 75, of Sebastian, Florida, passed at Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian, Florida peacefully on Thursday February 6, 2014.

He was born to the late Mason and Blanche Barrett on December 17, 1938 in Guilford, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina and was a supporter of their alumni association. He married Thelma Barrett in 1978 and they lived in Mission Viejo, California; Tupelo, Mississippi; and finally settled and retired in Sebastian, Florida.

Mr. Barrett retired from the furniture industry having worked for several furniture companies and owning his own business. He was very passionate about his 40+ year career in furniture industry, which gave him great joy and pride.

He attended the Orchard United Methodist Church in Tupelo, MS.

Mr. Barrett was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge in Altavista, VA and a member of the Sebastian Elks Lodge #2714, Sebastian, FL. He was a loyal supporter and volunteer for the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA. He was also an avid golfer and was a member of Mission Viejo Country Club in California and the Tupelo Country Club in Mississippi.

“Dick” lived his life with passion, honesty, and a sense of humor that often pushed boundaries in ways that made you think, and laugh. He had a passion for anything “Tarheels.” Carolina sports had precedence over all else on the “to do” list. He enjoyed fishing with his grand kids. He loved John Wayne and Elvis. At the end of the day, there was nothing better than a good scotch, cashews, and the company of his wife Thelma, sitting on the Lanai. He treasured time and travel with his dear friends and family, as they did with him. He embraced life with laughter and an appreciation for those who shared his traditional values of hard work and family. He lived life to the fullest, his way. His presence will be sorely missed and his memory will never grow old.

Richard was a very proud father, grandfather and brother. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Thelma M. Barrett of Sebastian, Florida. His three children, with Sandra Barrett of Downey, California; Kathy Johnson of Palos Verdes Estates, California, Richard Barrett Jr., of Pasadena, California, and Doug Barrett, of Lake Forest, California and stepdaughter Debbie Fields of Sebastian, Florida. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Kevin and Kelly Johnson, Sam and Casey Barrett, Torie Quakenbush and Mitch and Lee Ann Hailey. His three sisters: Jane Murray of Danville, Virginia, Barbara Sundstrum of Bay City, Michigan, and Linda Batman of Fisherville, Virginia. Richard was preceded in death by his stepson, Randall Hailey. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (2/11/14)

 

LESTER EMANUEL BASS, 62, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at his home.

Lester was born in Madison, Florida and moved to Indian River County 53 years ago from his place of birth.

He attended Vero Beach High School and had worked as a welder at Russell Concrete in Vero Beach for 32 years.

Lester loved his family, both close and extended and would entertain them with his fishing stories, cooking skins and guitar playing. His enjoyment of car racing continued long after he stopped driving mini-stock cars.

Survivors include his children Steve Bass of Palm Bay, Kristal L. Hicks of Sebastian, Kellie Renee McClarty of Orlando and Travis Hamilton Bass of Vero Beach; siblings Gene Bass of Vero Beach, Earl Bass of Vero Beach, Mary Ellis of Okeechobee, Letha Rhodes of Vero Beach, Merle Hedges of Vero Beach, Roy Cleveland Bass of Vero Beach and Jimmy Webb of Sebastian; and grandchildrenJosh, Cody, Taylor, Danielle, Ayden and Mark Benjamin.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents George and Nellie Mae Colvin Bass, and a sister Dorothy Bass Walker.

The family will receive friends 4-7 PM, Friday, February 14, 2014 at the Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach. A Life Celebration Service for Lester will begin at 2 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Winter Beach Cemetery. Following the interment a reception will take place at the home of Roy Bass. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (2/11/14)

VICTOR HUGO HERRERA, 84, passed from this world to eternity on Saturday February 8, 2014, at 7:40 PM surrounded by his loving family at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.

He was born in Ecuador South America, and married his wife, Rosa Angelica 60 years ago. He is survived by his oldest son, Jorge Herrera of Port St Lucie with his wife Marilyn; his middle son, Johnny Herrera, of Hazlet, New Jersey with his wife Joanne and 2 children, Christian and Danielle Rose; and a daughter, Leticia Wood of Vero Beach with husband Larry Wood. He is also survived by his Grandchildren listed oldest to youngest, J. Timothy Herrera, Christopher L. Wood, Tracey L. Herrera, Andrew V. Wood, Angelic Herrera, Christian Herrera, Danielle Rose Herrera and Great-grandchildren, Janysa, Juliana, Cody, Ayden, Jayden, Antonio and Gracie

A Celebration of Victor’s life will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at 2 PM at the Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory. http://www.coxgiffordseawinds.com