Barbara Erin Sheehi

Barbara Erin Sheehi, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 28, 2014. She was born on October 7, 1989 in Silver Spring, Maryland to Dorothy Othmer Sheehi and E. Joseph Sheehi. Barbara attended Cedar Lane School in Columbia, Maryland and moved to Albuquerque with her Mother, Dorothy in 2006. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 2012. Barbara was medically fragile, but in spite of all of her challenges, she had a very sweet disposition, was social and interested in the world around her. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a knack for laughing and adding appropriate phrases to the conversation at exactly the right time. She found happiness in each day and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She gave those around her a deeper understanding of the preciousness of all God's children and an appreciation of the uniqueness and innocence of those with developmental disabilities. Barbara was pure in heart and an angel on call. Barbara is survived by her Mother and Father, Grandmother Betty Othmer, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. One of her favorite phrases was: "See Ya" - and we will certainly see her in heaven. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Barbara's name to Special Olympics or the Catholic Foundation. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333