Barbara Rae (Williams) Burrola peacefully passed away on October 28, 2025, at 73 years old.

Barbara was born (1952) in Salt Lake City, Utah and moved to San Bernardino, California as a child, where she spent her youth.  As an adult, Barbara lived throughout the West including Washington, California, Nevada and Arizona.

Barbara's caring spirit was evident to all who knew her. She could often be found helping those less fortunate, frequently providing others with rides, a warm place to stay, and friendly conversation. She enjoyed bingo, various crafts including crocheting and sewing, and baking for her family. Most of all, Barbara loved spending time with her family and friends.

Barbara is survived by her children Brian Downs (Patti), Kelly Bryan, J Burrola, and Andrea Pereda (Frank); 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren;  her siblings Patrick Williams (Louie), Julie Sullivan (Tim), Corrine Gorden (Bruce); and many nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Ray and Barbara Williams; husband, Jesus Burrola; son, Jeromy Downs; and brother, Mike Gillum.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Red Cross ( https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&&cid=generic&med=cpc&source=google&scode=RSG00000E017&gad_source=1&gad_ campaignid=338921101&gbraid=0AAAAAD0HxsAlsKE5gATbKDmChj3gjf_W6&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5abIBhCaARIsAM3-zFXKsr0PWDur03VMV5Kh_-U35O5KvYhzGu_1mBGe3gKzQKVGVMELA2AaAj8MEALw_wcB )