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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara "Barbie Doll" Minui-Alfie, a luminous soul, on May 29, 2024. Barbara, fondly known as Barbie Doll, was born on November 11, 1933, and lived an inspiring life filled with indomitable spirit and vivacity.

Barbara leaves behind a loving and close-knit family, who will miss her dearly. She is survived by her daughters, Daria Minui-Thomas, Nancy Minui, and Marian Janette Wymore, and her son, …

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Barbie Doll was cremated at Neptune in Oakland CA and her remains were mailed in blue urn to family members.

Community Involvement

Baptist Church

Attendee of

Grace Baptist Church

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

Kiwanis

Service Organization

Participated in

Organizer of

Gardening Club

Community Club
Attendee of

USA Swimming

Community Club

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What was Barbara's favorite color?
Green to match her beautiful eyes, sea green, like her grandson Trenton
Green to match her beautiful eyes, sea green, like her grandson Trenton
Green to match her beautiful eyes, sea green, like her grandson Trenton
What causes did Barbara care about most?
Barbie was a light and loved to make people happy
Barbie was a light and loved to make people happy
Barbie was a light and loved to make people happy
What were Barbara's favorite local spots?
dancing with Morteza and then Jack at local hangouts in suburban Detroit
dancing with Morteza and then Jack at local hangouts in suburban Detroit
dancing with Morteza and then Jack at local hangouts in suburban Detroit
What were Barbara's favorite vacation spots?
Barbie loved to go on cruises and went on over 50 cruises to Costa Rica, Alaska, all…
Barbie loved to go on cruises and went on over 50 cruises to Costa Rica, Alaska, all over the …
Barbie loved to go on cruises and went on over 50 cruises to Costa Rica, Alaska, all over the world

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Born

November 11th, 1933
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Graduated from graduate school

1953
Rice University, Main St, Houston, TX
Masters in Social Work
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Passed away

May 29th, 2024
Oakland, CA

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Barbara "Barbie Doll" Minui-Alfie