Lina Barbu Obituary
In loving memory of Lina Barbu (Kitchener, Ontario), who departed this world on February 20, 2026 at the age of 63. Lina leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lina Barbu to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ion Purkar and Ljana Purkar; her siblings, Panta Purkar and Maria Pekurar; her aunt Maria Muncan (Iosa); and her uncle Zarie Purkar (Ana).
She is survived by: her husband John Barbu; her sister Ana Rosu (Tom); her siblings-in-law, Sophie-Nicole MacLean (Glenn) and Tom Barbu (Karen "Mouse"); her nieces and nephews, Ilija Rosu, Nikola Rosu (Cara), Jonel Purkar (Dragana), Marija Muncan (Dorel), Giorgio Pekurar (Mirjana), Albina Zenklusen (Marius), Summer-Skyye MacLean, Dailin Barbu, Jennifer Torgensen (Richard), Christina McLamb (Barry), Michael Muncan, Steve Vasa Jr. Muncan (Patricia) and Christopher Muncan (Marina); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Doris Muncan, Luka Pekurar, Mateo Pekurar and Cristian Zenklusen; and her cousins, John Muncan (Victoria), Steve Vasa Muncan Sr. (Viorika), Zarie Purkar and Tima Purkar.
As expressions of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation (https://www.heartandstroke.ca) or the St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church (860 Sawmill Rd, Bloomingdale ON) would be appreciated by the family. Donations may be made at the funeral home or online directly through the charity's website.
February 23, 2026
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