Barbara Ruth Abela Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Ruth Abela (Detroit, Michigan), who passed away on August 2, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Ruth Abela to pay them a last tribute.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Barbara Ruth is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Barbara Ruth's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry and Helen. She is survived by: her daughters, Rebecca Abela (Rachel) and Julia Jacob (Paul); her grandchildren, Jack, Joelle and Jude; and her sibling's children, Rachel, Jamie, John and Danielle.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Michigan Humane Society (https://www.michiganhumane.org) or Planned Parenthood.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McCabe Funeral Home

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August 17, 2025

Rita Wood wrote a sympathy message

“Rebecca and Julia, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother, and my cousin. I have only met you once, when you were little girls, and came to Wisconsin for my parents’ ( Harry and Lucille Sheski) 50th wedding anniversary gathering. I have made a donation to the Michigan Humane Society in your mother’s memory. May loving memories comfort you. My sincere sympathies. Rita (Sheski) Wood”

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