Skip Barkis Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Skip Barkis of San Jose, California, born in San Francisco, California, who passed away on September 8, 2022 at the age of 73. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Skip Barkis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Emmet Barkis Jr. and Avilla Alice Barkis. He is survived by: his wife Gloria Jean Barkis; his children, Verity Anne Foster of Happy Valley, Laurel Elizabeth Deshpande of San Jose and Elliot Charles Barkis of San Jose, California.; his grandchildren, Quinton Moreira, Takara Foster, Avani Deshpande and Ayan Deshpande; his sister Susan Barkis (Cynthia Clinkingbeard) of Boise, Idaho.; and his close friends, Wayne Beavers and Barry Sprajc.

During the pandemic shutdown he helped many people get their computers configured to participate on Zoom.