Curtis Joseph Barbay, Jr. 68 of Newton, Texas died Saturday, September 25, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
A memorial service at Newton High School's Singletary Stadium will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.
Funeral services will be held on Wedenesday, September 29, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Kirbyville with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon at the church. Burial will follow at the Newton City Cemetery.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 31, 1941, Curtis was the son of Irene and Curtis Joseph Barbay, Sr.
Sports were a huge part of Curtis's youth and led him to his chosen career a a high school football coach. Curtis was an assistant at Bishop Byrne before joining the staff at Newton in 1968. In 1975, Curtis took the reins as athletic director/head coach and filled this position successfully till the present day. After leading the Eagle teams to the playoffs perennially and garnering two state championships, he died with the rank of 4th winningest coach in Texas football history. He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship and competition that drove him to coach his beloved Eagles year after year. While his body grew increasingly more weary of the heat at summer two a days, his desire and enthusiasm to coach the young men of Newton High School never waned.
When he wasn't on the practice field or gridiron Friday nights, Curtis could always be found spending time with his much loved, close knit family. Curtis's biggest supporter, his wife, Mona, sat in the stands on the 50 yard line every Friday night and expected the Eagles to win no matter what. He attended his sons' games on bye weeks and always expected a hug from his daughter after football games with rivals and in the playoffs. His grandchildren were a source of much entertainment for Curtis, and they will sorely miss their Papa Coach with every accomplishment and milestone.
Curtis's quest for catching a boatload of white perch on Toledo Bend or a great day at the horse races will be forever remembered fondly by his family. His support of a certain Texan ice cream company will never be forgotten either.
Curtis was a longtime member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Kirbyville, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Irene Barbay and sister, Barbara.
Curtis is survived by his wife, Mona; his daughter, Kelly Guenter and husband, Toby of Angleton, sons, Bryan and wife, Tracy of Coldspring and Darrell and wife, Melissa of Anahuac and his five grandchildren, Brady, Brock, Maggie, Bryce and Natalie Barbay.
Funeral services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Newton, Texas.
Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on September 28, 2010
A memorial service at Newton High School's Singletary Stadium will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.
Funeral services will be held on Wedenesday, September 29, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Kirbyville with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon at the church. Burial will follow at the Newton City Cemetery.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 31, 1941, Curtis was the son of Irene and Curtis Joseph Barbay, Sr.
Sports were a huge part of Curtis's youth and led him to his chosen career a a high school football coach. Curtis was an assistant at Bishop Byrne before joining the staff at Newton in 1968. In 1975, Curtis took the reins as athletic director/head coach and filled this position successfully till the present day. After leading the Eagle teams to the playoffs perennially and garnering two state championships, he died with the rank of 4th winningest coach in Texas football history. He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship and competition that drove him to coach his beloved Eagles year after year. While his body grew increasingly more weary of the heat at summer two a days, his desire and enthusiasm to coach the young men of Newton High School never waned.
When he wasn't on the practice field or gridiron Friday nights, Curtis could always be found spending time with his much loved, close knit family. Curtis's biggest supporter, his wife, Mona, sat in the stands on the 50 yard line every Friday night and expected the Eagles to win no matter what. He attended his sons' games on bye weeks and always expected a hug from his daughter after football games with rivals and in the playoffs. His grandchildren were a source of much entertainment for Curtis, and they will sorely miss their Papa Coach with every accomplishment and milestone.
Curtis's quest for catching a boatload of white perch on Toledo Bend or a great day at the horse races will be forever remembered fondly by his family. His support of a certain Texan ice cream company will never be forgotten either.
Curtis was a longtime member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Kirbyville, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Irene Barbay and sister, Barbara.
Curtis is survived by his wife, Mona; his daughter, Kelly Guenter and husband, Toby of Angleton, sons, Bryan and wife, Tracy of Coldspring and Darrell and wife, Melissa of Anahuac and his five grandchildren, Brady, Brock, Maggie, Bryce and Natalie Barbay.
Funeral services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Newton, Texas.
Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on September 28, 2010
Curtis Joseph Barbay, Jr. 68 of Newton, Texas died Saturday, September 25, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
A memorial service at Newton High School's Singletary Stadium will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.
Funeral services will be held on Wedenesday, September 29, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Kirbyville with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon at the church. Burial will follow at the Newton City Cemetery.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 31, 1941, Curtis was the son of Irene and Curtis Joseph Barbay, Sr.
Sports were a huge part of Curtis's youth and led him to his chosen career a a high school football coach. Curtis was an assistant at Bishop Byrne before joining the staff at Newton in 1968. In 1975, Curtis took the reins as athletic director/head coach and filled this position successfully till the present day. After leading the Eagle teams to the playoffs perennially and garnering two state championships, he died with the rank of 4th winningest coach in Texas football history. He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship and competition that drove him to coach his beloved Eagles year after year. While his body grew increasingly more weary of the heat at summer two a days, his desire and enthusiasm to coach the young men of Newton High School never waned.
When he wasn't on the practice field or gridiron Friday nights, Curtis could always be found spending time with his much loved, close knit family. Curtis's biggest supporter, his wife, Mona, sat in the stands on the 50 yard line every Friday night and expected the Eagles to win no matter what. He attended his sons' games on bye weeks and always expected a hug from his daughter after football games with rivals and in the playoffs. His grandchildren were a source of much entertainment for Curtis, and they will sorely miss their Papa Coach with every accomplishment and milestone.
Curtis's quest for catching a boatload of white perch on Toledo Bend or a great day at the horse races will be forever remembered fondly by his family. His support of a certain Texan ice cream company will never be forgotten either.
Curtis was a longtime member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Kirbyville, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Irene Barbay and sister, Barbara.
Curtis is survived by his wife, Mona; his daughter, Kelly Guenter and husband, Toby of Angleton, sons, Bryan and wife, Tracy of Coldspring and Darrell and wife, Melissa of Anahuac and his five grandchildren, Brady, Brock, Maggie, Bryce and Natalie Barbay.
Funeral services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Newton, Texas.
Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on September 28, 2010
A memorial service at Newton High School's Singletary Stadium will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.
Funeral services will be held on Wedenesday, September 29, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Kirbyville with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon at the church. Burial will follow at the Newton City Cemetery.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 31, 1941, Curtis was the son of Irene and Curtis Joseph Barbay, Sr.
Sports were a huge part of Curtis's youth and led him to his chosen career a a high school football coach. Curtis was an assistant at Bishop Byrne before joining the staff at Newton in 1968. In 1975, Curtis took the reins as athletic director/head coach and filled this position successfully till the present day. After leading the Eagle teams to the playoffs perennially and garnering two state championships, he died with the rank of 4th winningest coach in Texas football history. He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship and competition that drove him to coach his beloved Eagles year after year. While his body grew increasingly more weary of the heat at summer two a days, his desire and enthusiasm to coach the young men of Newton High School never waned.
When he wasn't on the practice field or gridiron Friday nights, Curtis could always be found spending time with his much loved, close knit family. Curtis's biggest supporter, his wife, Mona, sat in the stands on the 50 yard line every Friday night and expected the Eagles to win no matter what. He attended his sons' games on bye weeks and always expected a hug from his daughter after football games with rivals and in the playoffs. His grandchildren were a source of much entertainment for Curtis, and they will sorely miss their Papa Coach with every accomplishment and milestone.
Curtis's quest for catching a boatload of white perch on Toledo Bend or a great day at the horse races will be forever remembered fondly by his family. His support of a certain Texan ice cream company will never be forgotten either.
Curtis was a longtime member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Kirbyville, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Irene Barbay and sister, Barbara.
Curtis is survived by his wife, Mona; his daughter, Kelly Guenter and husband, Toby of Angleton, sons, Bryan and wife, Tracy of Coldspring and Darrell and wife, Melissa of Anahuac and his five grandchildren, Brady, Brock, Maggie, Bryce and Natalie Barbay.
Funeral services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Newton, Texas.
Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on September 28, 2010
