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BARRON, Guillermo

Dr. Guillermo Barron, philosopher, teacher, mountaineer, devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend; died Monday, February 19, 2018 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC at the age of 63.

He will be remembered and missed by his wife Catherine Kappmeier, son Ryan Kappmeier, daughter-in-law Stephanie Garrett, siblings Elizabeth (Wayne Hanson), Peter Barron, Robert Barron (Ken Cole); nieces and nephews, Amanda Hanson, Russell Hanson, Michael Hanson, Caiti Barron and Ethan Barron. He was predeceased by his parents Charles (2013) and Sheila (2003) Barron.

Thank you to Dr. J. Cox, Dr. P. Sherk, Dr. C. Watt, Shannon McCloskey and Barb Field for their care and compassion and to the BC transplant team at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Special thanks to all those who provided support and comfort to Guillermo and Catherine during the long climb up and down the mountains of life. A memorial service is planned for later in the spring. If friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Guillermo Barron Memorial Scholarship Fund at Red Deer College, Box 5005, Red Deer AB T4N 5H5.