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Barbara Jean McGowan Oguinye

Barbara Oguinye Obituary

Barbara Jean McGowan Oguinye passed away at her home Sunday, July 21, 2013. She was born October 11, 1960 in Independence, Louisiana. She was the youngest of twelve children. Upon moving to Baton Rouge after college she worked in Early Childhood Education for twenty-five years. The family she leaves behind includes her husband of twenty-two years, her daughter, two brothers, five sisters and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Religious services will be held at 10 am on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church, Baton Rouge. Burial will follow in Holly Gardens Cemetery in Hammond. Please visit the online guest book at www.rabenhorst.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 21 to Jul. 25, 2013.
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Robin, I am shocked and saddened by the news of your mom's passing! What a beautiful lady and loving mother. The light in all of this darkness is that you will be reunited with her someday. Let the HOLY SPIRIT comfort you as only HE can in this time in your life. My prayers are with you my friend.

Hermanese Ravasio

August 7, 2013

Ms Barbara will certainly be missed. May our Lord bless and watch over this family during their time of grief.
Sandy White

July 26, 2013

To the Oguinye & McGowan families:
May it comfort you to know others are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Mr. Oguinye & Robyn, know that you now have another angel in heaven looking out for you both.

Hanna & Mitch Smith

July 25, 2013

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