Kerry Kaye Barbero, aged 54, of Springfield, Oregon died June 17, 2025 of natural causes from cancer and Cystic Fibrosis. Kerry is survived by the love of her life and husband of 31 years, David. Many in our community will remember her as an award winning author of short stories on her blog, Noir Kitty Mews (2015-2022) and most recently the published author of Pirates & Pussycats – The Hunt for White Tail’s Treasure (2024).
To learn more about Kerry, and consider a donation in memory of her beloved and favorite animal shelter, please visit this link. Thank you.

Heartbroken. She was a lovely lady, and a gifted writer. Her blog, her stories lifted spirits and conjured smiles.
So sorry she is gone — but imagine the greeting she got on the other side from two-and four= legged friends !
So sorry for the loss of Kerry!
Prayers for her family!