Ruth "Cuca" J. (Barbosa) Curtin

1927 ~ 2023

Ruth "Cuca" J. (Barbosa) Curtin, 95, of St. Joseph passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at her residence.

Ruth was born on May 6, 1927 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Mauricio and Pachita Barbosa.

Ruth attended Holy Rosary and St. Patricks Church. In her early years she participated in the Mexican Fiesta. Praying the Rosary daily and all day would make her most happy.

Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, James Curtin who died in 2004, brothers E.C.(Pelen) Barbosa, Merced Barbosa, Rico Barbosa, sisters Lupe Cathcart, Christina Torres, Mary Helen White, and Bernie Ceglinski. Daughter-in-law, Debbie Curtin, son-in-law's Jerry McCarty, Larry Bowman, and baby grandson Timmy.

Ruth is survived by eight children. Lola Andres (Bob), Frances McCarty, Richard Curtin (Barb),  Raymond Curtin (Becky), Teresa Bowman, Liz Hessemyer (Larry), Bob Curtin (Tisch) and Rita Miller Davis (Ray). Sister Julia Burris and brothers Faustino Barbosa, Jason Barbosa, and Jesse Barbosa (Wanda). 15 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 32 great, great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews.

A mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM, Thursday, 11 at  St. Patricks Catholic Church. Parish Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, at 5:30 pm, Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Visitation will follow 6:00-8:00 PM.

The family requests memorials to made to St. Francis School.