Delores Marie Barber
Obituary
Delores Barber passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 at the age of 88. Delores was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 7, 1938.
Upon moving to California as a small girl, she quickly fell in love with the state. Living mostly in Los Gatos, Santa Cruz and Watsonville, she quickly became a prominent figure in the world of selling and buying antique glassware and jewelry. Given her extensive knowledge of that field she also became an independent appraiser and had some articles published about her.
She loved spending time among fellow sellers and the customers who came looking for that "one piece" they needed. She would always greet you with a big smile and a beautiful floppy hat.
She also had a passion for playing the slots and her scratchers. She loved driving along the ocean front and redwoods where she grew up.
Delores is survived by her sister, Joyce Baker, daughter Tina Williams, granddaughter Alicia Salyards and great granddaughter Arianna Parrish.
Published in The Pajaronian · July 16, 2026