Barbara Ellen Minatel Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Barbara Ellen Minatel of Fishers, Indiana. Barbara, born on June 1, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 18, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James O'Brien and Anna O'Brien; and her siblings, James, Jack, Robert, Thomas, Michael, Bernard O'Brien, Patricia Norton and Mary O'Brien.
She is survived by: her husband Joseph Minatel; her sons, Patrick Minatel and Mark Minatel; her daughters-in-law, Beverly and Diana; her grandsons, Cameron Minatel (Kristen), Craig Minatel, Joey Minatel, Tony Minatel and Will Minatel; and her great grandchildren, Grace Minatel and Emma Minatel.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church (7243 E 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 from 10:45 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Barbara's name to Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org) or Indiana Blind Children's Foundation.
